Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) App

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an electronic authentication method where it requires a second factor such as an authentication code to authenticate access to the account. This means that the account is still safe even if the password is compromised. 

When you log in to an online account with 2FA enabled, the site first asks for your username and password, and then it typically asks for a code. This code can come to you via SMS or it can be generated using an authentication app. Authentication apps are considered more secure than texting.

• Android & iOS: 

  • Popular options include Authy, Google Authenticator, and Microsoft Authenticator.

  • How to use Authy: https://www.binghamton.edu/its/two-fa/authy.html

  • How to use Google Authenticator: https://mashable.com/article/how-to-set-up-google-authenticator

  • How to use Microsoft Authenticator: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/add-non-microsoft-accounts-to-the-microsoft-authenticator-app-7a92b5d4-d6e5-4474-9ac6-be0b6773f574