App Store Keeps Asking for Verification? Try 9 Fixes

When using your iPhone or iPad, one of the most common frustrations you might encounter is the App Store repeatedly asking for verification. Whether you're trying to download a free app or simply updating an existing one, being prompted with a "Verification Required" message can be an annoying and confusing experience.

This article will delve into why this happens and how you can resolve the issue with eight practical solutions.

Why Your iPhone App Store Keeps Asking for Verification?

You may ask, “Why does my Apple Store keep saying verification required?”. Several factors could be causing this persistent issue, including:

⛔ Unpaid or Failed Purchases: The issue usually happens when a previous purchase didn't go through due to insufficient funds, or if a payment method on file was declined.
⛔ Outdated Payment Information: Payment information associated with your Apple ID that is outdated, expired, or invalid can trigger the verification prompt.
⛔ Free Downloads Setting: Your iPhone or iPad might be set to ask for verification even when downloading free apps.
⛔ Subscription Renewals: Some subscriptions renew automatically, and if there's an issue with the payment method, the App Store will ask for verification.
⛔ New Device or Reinstalling Apps: If you've recently switched to a new device or reinstalled apps, the App Store might require verification to ensure that it's you making the downloads.

How to Get Rid of Verification Required on App Store

Understanding these causes can help you choose the right method to resolve the "Verification Required" prompt. Below are eight fixes to try.

1# Check/Update Apple ID Payment

The first thing you may need to do is to check and update your Apple ID payment. Updating your payment information ensures that Apple can successfully charge your account for any purchases or subscriptions, removing the need for repeated verification.

Step 1. Open Settings > Tap on [Your Name] > Choose Payment & Shipping.

Step 2. To update the billing information of an existing card, simply tap on the payment method, and click on Edit.

Step 3. Type in new billing information and tap on Done at the upper right corner to update the payment method.

2# Disable Require Password in Restriction

When you enable Screen Time on your iPhone, you can modify the settings of iTunes and App Store Purchases in Restrictions. You can choose to allow additional purchases of apps after making a purchase with your Apple ID from the App Store. Here's how to disable the password requirement in Restrictions.

Step 1. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Click Content & Privacy Restriction.

Step 2. Under Content & Privacy Restrictions, tap iTunes & App Store Purchase.

Step 3. Select Don’t Require > Tap on In-app Purchases > Finally, select Allow.

3# Check and Pay the Unpaid Balance

If there is an outstanding amount, it will interfere with the process of downloading apps, making purchases, or subscribing to the App Store. You can usually only repeat these processes after the outstanding sum has been paid. You can thus check to see if any subscriptions have not been paid.

Step 1. Go to the Settings > Tap [your name] > Media & Purchases.

Step 2. Choose View Account, and enter your Apple ID password to check Purchase History.

4# Pay in Different Way

If updating your Apple ID payment doesn’t work, you can choose to pay in different way to complete the outstanding balance. Here both gift card and Apple account balance can help you out of the issue.

👉 Pay with Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card:
Step 1. Purchase App Store & iTunes gift card or an Apple Gift Card first and then redeem the gift card on your device.

Step 2. Go to Settings app > Tap on [Your Name] > Tap Media & Purchases and select the View Account in the pop-up small window.

Step 3. Enter the password for your Apple ID and tap on Sign In at the top-right corner.

Step 4. Access Purchase History, tap the order to check whether there is a red text displaying Amount You Owe.

Step 5. If so, pay the unpaid subscriptions by tapping Pay with Apple ID Credit.

👉 Pay with Apple Account Balance:
Step 1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Media & Purchases.

Step 2. Tap on View Account, and enter your Apple ID password > Select Add Money to Account.

Step 3. Select an amount to add to your Apple account and confirm by pressing the Side button.

Step 4. The money can be deducted from your Apple account for complete the unpaid purchase so that Verification Required message can disappear.

5# Update Apple ID Country or Region

Verification Required messages can sometimes be caused by your Apple ID's nation or area. In this instance, confirm that the payment information linked with your Apple ID is up to date. If not, you can resolve this issue by changing the nation or region associated with your Apple ID.

Step 1. In the Settings app, tap your name and select Media & Purchases.

Step 2. Tap View Account, then you need to sign into with Face ID or Touch ID.

Step 3. Tap Country/Region and select your new country or region.

Step 4. Tap Change Country or Region and enter your new country or region.

Step 5. Review the Terms & Conditions and tap Agree in the upper-right corner.

6# Check Billing Address

If the App Store keeps asking for verification, double-check the billing address. Make sure the billing address connected with your current payment method matches the one you specified for your Apple ID account.

Open Settings app > Tap on [Your Name] at the top > Payment & Shipping section and access your current payment method. At the bottom, check its billing address and make an update.

7# Sign Out & In Apple ID

If none of the solutions above work, you can try sign out your Apple ID, and then sign in again to refresh your Apple services.

Step 1. Go to Settings > Tap [your name] > Scroll down to the bottom of the screen, and tap Sign Out.

Step 2. Toggle on the switch of the data you would like to keep on your device > Double click Sign Out to confirm your request.

Wait for seconds, and go back to Settings to sign in to your Apple ID.

8# Update App Store and iOS

An outdated app or iOS version might cause issues with the App Store, including verification prompts. Here you can go to update App Store and software system to fix the issue.

Update App Store: Locate and press App Store on your iPhone Home screen > Tap Updates to install the latest version.

Update iOS: Go to Settings > General > Software Update. If an update is available, tap Download and Install. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.

9# Fix System Errors to Prevent App Store Issue via FoneTool

If none of the solutions above fixes the App Store keeps asking for verification issue, you may need a professional iOS repairing tool to deep scan your iPhone and fix system errors. Among kinds of tool, we'd like to recommend FoneTool.

FoneTool offers you comprehensive and advanced iOS system repairing features, assisting you to fix common iOS issues, like black screen, freezing, and also App Store malfunction. Download FoneTool to your computer, and follow the steps to troubleshoot.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to computer > Launch FoneTool, click Toolbox, and choose iOS System Repair service.

Step 2. Click iOS System Repair again > Choose either Standard Mode (no data loss) or Deep Mode (all data erased) according to your situation.

Step 3. Download the firmware file your iPhone using >  Finally, tap Start Repair to begin the troubleshooting process.

Summary

That’s all for the solutions to help you out the issue -App Store keeps asking for verification. By understanding the underlying causes and trying the fixes outlined above, you can resolve the issue and return to enjoying your apps without interruptions.

Remember to keep your payment information up to date, regularly check for any unpaid balances, and ensure that your device is running the latest version of iOS. If all else fails, Apple Support is just a call or chat away to help you troubleshoot the issue.