{"id":235484,"date":"2023-06-16T09:49:10","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T13:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/es\/?p=294140"},"modified":"2025-07-01T18:54:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T01:54:44","slug":"ios-17-delete-messages-codes-2fa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/ios-17-delete-messages-codes-2fa\/","title":{"rendered":"Finally, a solution: iOS 17 tweak eliminates the hassle of managing 2FA codes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two-factor authentication (2FA) verification codes are an essential security reinforcement for our digital accounts. However, on the other hand, we sometimes find the Messages app overwhelmed by these messages. Fortunately, the new <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/ios-17-official-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iOS 17<\/a> update brings along a feature that many users will surely applaud: the ability to <strong>automatically delete verification codes after they have been used<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"iOS 17\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-m\/p\/aa0ea39a-3047-47be-9b3a-938ac771524a\/234379927\/ios-17-download-ios-17.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">iOS 17<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/ios-17.en.softonic.com\/iphone\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/ios-17.en.softonic.com\/iphone\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Once used, the code disappears<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Translation: The setting, although it may go unnoticed compared to more eye-catching features of iOS 17 such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/customize-display-standby-iphone-ios-17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">StandBy smart screen<\/a> function, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/how-to-create-animated-sticker-ios-17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stickers in Messages<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/how-to-customize-poster-contact-ios-17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Posters<\/a>, has the potential to <strong>improve a small but persistent inconvenience<\/strong> in our digital day-to-day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed-Youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WWDC23: 17 big &amp; little things | Apple\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rc46cO3spSE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is especially useful for those services that, although it is preferable for security, do not offer the option to generate 2FA verification codes through dedicated applications like iCloud Keychain. So, instead of having to manually manage their deletion when we receive them in messages, <strong>our iPhones will now do it for us<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first time we receive a 2FA code while running iOS 17, we will receive a notification asking if we want to automatically delete verification codes after use. We can activate it here or go to <em><strong>Settings &gt; Passwords &gt; Password Options<\/strong><\/em> and enable the <em>&#8220;Auto Delete&#8221;<\/em> option. From here, our iPhone will take care of the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"634\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/viernes-16-jun-2023-144446.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-235491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/viernes-16-jun-2023-144446.jpg 634w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/viernes-16-jun-2023-144446-264x300.jpg 264w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/viernes-16-jun-2023-144446-11x12.jpg 11w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/06\/viernes-16-jun-2023-144446-150x170.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s keep in mind, however, that for the deletion to take place, <strong>it is necessary for us to autocomplete the code<\/strong>. In other words, we need to tap on the code when it appears above the keyboard. This gesture allows the system to know that the code has been used. On the other hand, if at any time we need to view a verification code that has already been used and automatically deleted, we can do so by showing the sidebar on the iPad or, on the iPhone, by tapping on <em>&#8220;Filters&#8221; <\/em>in the upper-left corner of the Messages app and then tapping on <strong>&#8220;Recently Deleted.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The arrival of iOS 17 once again demonstrates how <strong>Apple has polished the user experience in this update<\/strong>, even in the smallest details. In this case, we no longer have to see the accumulation of verification code messages. We will have them when we need them, and then they will disappear. It&#8217;s as simple as that.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"iOS 17\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-m\/p\/aa0ea39a-3047-47be-9b3a-938ac771524a\/234379927\/ios-17-download-ios-17.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">iOS 17<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/ios-17.en.softonic.com\/iphone\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/ios-17.en.softonic.com\/iphone\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Some of the links added in the article are part of affiliate campaigns and may represent benefits for Softonic.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A simple adjustment and the system will take care of removing the 2FA codes that we receive automatically after using them. 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