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Questions tagged [2fa]

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security enhancement to the default authentication via username and password. If an account is 2FA-enabled, a second factor besides the password is required before a user is authenticated.

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How do I back up Google Authenticator?

I'm starting to use Google Authenticator for more and more things now, but I've just realized that if I lose my phone, or if I need to wipe and restore it to install new firmware, I will lose all of my codes. Is there anyway to back them up please?…
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How can i reset my Gmail password from inbuilt Google settings of android if 2FA is enabled?

I've recently changed my gmail password and now i forgot password before this time i was able to reset it by OTP that Google sent to my number for verification but this time i enabled 2FA and Google asking some more steps to verify like when is my…
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Do I need to use a physical security key if already use Passkeys?

If I use Passkeys, do I need to enable 2fa and mfa or a physical security key?
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Forgot Authy password

I accidentally broke my OnePlus 5 which contained the recovery codes for my Instagram and Facebook, both were using Authy as their two factor authenticator. Thing is I apparently don't remember my Authy backup password either, I've tried all my…
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How to set the time (including seconds) on Android

How do I set the time on Android, including setting the seconds? I have an android handset that has no SIM, is permanently on airplane mode, and therefore doesn't sync its time from cell towers. I use TOTP 2FA for many of my accounts, and sometimes…
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Find My Device - Is 2FA No Longer Required?

I've done a bit of experimentation which is related to this question. 2FA has been active on accounts, however, Find My Device seems to no longer require the second factor - only password is required. This seems to be the case when using an…
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updating 2FA for a defunct phone number

I moved an account from phone x to phone y and secured the account so that phone x had no access anymore. Next I enabled 2FA through the phone number on the new phone, phone y and discarded phone x. That worked fine. Then I changed my phone number…
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Outlook app constantly requiring two-factor authentication (TFA)

I have my Outlook app synced to a number of different accounts, including Gmail, Blacknight, and 3 different Outlook 365 email accounts. For the last 36 - 48 hours, 2 of the Outlook email accounts have been constantly requesting me to sign back into…
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Is it possible to use Android Emulator to pass identity confirmation via Android Device?

My google account is requiring I confirm my identity using an Android device, but I have no android devices. I had logged in with one over 4 years ago, but no longer have any (switched to IOS for work). I do have some Windows VMs and thought to…
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Automate inserting 2FA code when screen is locked

I use a service for which I'm forced to use two-factor authentication whenever I log in. It's pretty inconvenient and unnecessary, so I would like to automate accepting the authentication request when it arrives on my phone. The service uses an…
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I cannot sync time with Microsoft Authentication app

I can not log in with 2FA from Microsoft Authenticator. Although the time is correct on my Android phone, when I use the authenticator app, I can not log in to my sites. It displays the wrong code. How to fix this? I tried to set my phone date/time…
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Go to your old device in Google Authenticator to import 2FA codes

After installing the Microsoft Authenticator in a new device, I logged on to my MS account and all my 2FA app codes are there, as expected. Perfect. After installing Google Authenticator, no codes appear: The Transfer Accounts > Import accounts…
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How to set up PingID 2FA with third party OTP app

I would like to be able to generate pingID 2FA keys from a generic OTP app such as freeOTP for Android, authy for windowsOS or an OTP app of a smartwatch. The service allows me to enrol 2 devices and at the moment I have a device with the official…
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Google 2-Step Verification (Android) Google prompt does not send to every phone where signed in

For Google 2-Step Verification (Android) Google prompt, from Google UI, it states that 'After you enter your password, Google prompts are securely sent to every phone where you're signed in.' But, that is not true. I have 3 phones which are signed…
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Can an Android device be used for 2FA for an Apple/iCloud account?

Can an Android device be used for 2FA for an Apple/iCloud account? Google didn't return anything useful. (Couldn't find any appropriate tags to use)
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