Can't screen mirror from my laptop to iPad

When I got to screen mirror from my laptop to iPad it says 'The iCloud account does not use two-factor authentication.' My account does use two factor authentication and i can mirror from my ipad onto my laptop but not the other way around.

Posted on Sep 29, 2026 1:59 PM

1 reply

WheelieNick

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Sep 30, 2026 7:39 AM in response to Twin_Peaks_

Hi there

Please try this

Sign Out and Back In:

On your Mac, go to System Settings, click your name (Apple ID), scroll down, and select Sign Out.
On your iPad, go to Settings, tap your name at the top, scroll down, and select Sign Out.
Restart both devices, then sign back into your Apple ID on both the Mac and the iPad. This forces your local keychain and iCloud session to re-authenticate properly.

Verify Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Ensure both your Mac and iPad are connected to the exact same Wi-Fi network and have Bluetooth turned on.

Check Handoff: On your Mac, go to System Settings > General > AirDrop & Handoff and make sure Handoff is enabled. On your iPad, check Settings > General > AirPlay & Continuity.