“Too many verification codes sent” error – 2FA SMS never arrives on standard login

Hello everyone,

I’m running into an issue when logging into my Apple Developer account on the official site. After entering my Apple ID and password, I immediately see:

too many verification codes sent

At this point I should receive a 6-digit 2FA code via SMS to my trusted phone number, but nothing ever arrives. I’ve waited 10–15 minutes and tried again, but I still get the same error and still no SMS.

I’ve double-checked that:

1. My trusted phone number is correct in my Apple ID settings.
2. My carrier isn’t blocking or rate-limiting SMS messages.
3. I can log in successfully via other Apple services (e.g. iCloud.com) and receive codes there without issue.

Steps to reproduce:

1. Go to developer.apple.com and click “Sign In.”
2. Enter Apple ID and password.
3. Submit credentials → immediately see “too many verification codes sent.”
4. No SMS arrives. Retrying doesn’t help.

Expected behavior:

• Apple sends a new 6-digit 2FA SMS to my trusted number.
• After entering it, I can complete the login flow.

Actual behavior:

• I receive the “too many verification codes sent” message instantly.
• I never get the SMS code, even after waiting or retrying.

Has anyone else experienced this on the standard Developer portal? Is there a way to clear the “too many verification codes sent” flag or otherwise force delivery of the 2FA SMS? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!