Seeing the “Verification Required” prompt every time you want to install an app from the App Store can be frustrating, especially when it’s free. Here’s how you can stop those annoying verification prompts on your iPhone.

1. Add or Update Your Apple ID Payment Method

Having outdated or expired payment methods for your Apple ID could trigger the “Verification Required” pop-up. This can also happen if you haven’t added any payment methods to your Apple ID.

Therefore, adding or updating your payment method information is a good place to start. Follow these steps:

After adding or updating the payment method, head over to the App Store and trydownloading an app to your iPhoneagain.

2. Check for Failed or Pending App Store Purchases

If you have pending payments, possibly from a subscription or in-app purchases, you may encounter the “Verification Required” prompt while installing free apps. To fix this, you need to check for failed or pending App Store purchases and complete them. Here’s how to do it:

Have problems with your Apple ID payment method?Learn what to do if Apple keeps declining your payment method.

3. Sign Out of Apple ID and Sign Back In

In most cases, completing pending Apple ID purchases or updating the payment method should stop the verification prompts when installing apps on your iPhone. However, if the issue persists, you can try signing out of your Apple ID and signing back in. This should help fix any potential glitches and stop the persistent verification prompts.

To sign out of your Apple ID on your iPhone, follow these steps:

Now, restart your iPhone, open theSettingsapp again, and tapSign in to your iPhone. Log in with your Apple ID credentials, and then try to download an app from the App Store.

One or more of the above tips should stop the “Verification Required” prompts you see while installing free apps on your iPhone. However, if nothing works, considerusing the Apple Support app for expert help. An Apple support agent should be able to assist you with troubleshooting steps specific to your situation.