This error typically appears if you’ve never purchased or downloaded a paid or free app on your device. Issues with your existing payment method can also prompt this verification requirement. Most often, this error serves as an indirect prompt for users to review their billing information or verify their payment details. Additionally, a faulty or expired credit card or an outstanding unpaid balance on your account could be responsible for the ‘Verification Required’ message. Many find the constant verification to be an unnecessary extra step that they’d rather avoid. If you’re among those individuals, continue reading to discover how to eliminate this popup.
1. Add a Payment Method
If you’ve never installed an application with your Apple ID, you will need to add a payment method. This is mandatory whether the application is free or paid. Despite some iOS users’ disdain for this requirement, Apple continues to prioritize the security of users’ payment details over user convenience.
2. Toggle Off Password Requirement
If a payment method has already been added, it could be your device settings requiring verification every time you install an app.
3. Remove Faulty Payment Methods
If the Verification Required App Store message has started popping up recently, your current payment method may be the culprit. This can happen if your credit/debit card has expired or the billing address has changed. This discrepancy between the automatically updated payment information by your bank and the card details associated with your Apple ID prompts the App Store to request verification. You can remove the existing payment method or update your information on your iOS device to address this. To update your card details, follow these steps:
4. Update Your Subscriptions
Your subscriptions might not be processed if your payment method does not have sufficient funds, triggering the ‘Verification Required’ App Store error. You will need to either add funds or cancel the subscriptions to resolve the issue. To address outstanding subscriptions, check which services are unpaid: Next, add funds to your preferred payment method to settle the subscription fees: If you prefer to cancel these subscriptions, follow these instructions:
5. Set Screen Time Restrictions
Your Screen Time settings might be prompting the App Store to request verification for purchases during installations. You can disable these requirements by adjusting your settings:
6. Re-Sign into Your Apple ID
If the Verification Required pop-up persists, there may be an issue with your Apple ID or an app glitch. A simple fix is to log out and then log back into your account.
