Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a safety system that forces subscribers to offer two different means of identification in order to open their internet accounts. Typically, it could be something the user knows like password then something the user possesses such as security token or cell phone.
It provides an extra layer of protection for withdrawal process thus safeguarding against hackers. Even if they are able to steal your password, they would still require the second factor like your phone or security token to withdraw money from your account. This makes it difficult for them to get into your funds even when they know your password.
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Generally, turning on 2FA on all sites serves as a simple yet effective method of boosting online security as well securing personal data from cyber threats.
Enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is one way adding more protection passwords used accessing various online platforms. Here are typical steps followed enabling 2FA:
- Select a 2FA app: There are several apps available that can generate the 2FA codes for you. Some popular options include Google Authenticator, Authy, Microsoft Authenticator, and LastPass Authenticator.
- Activate 2FA on account: Sign in into that particular account where you wish two factor authentication activated then proceed settings section. Look for enable two-factor authentication option and follow given instructions accordingly.
- Provide password: Now please provide your account password and click on the “Get Started” button.
- Scan the QR code: The service you want enabled this feature will present a quick response code which can be scanned using 2fa app. Open app then select “scan barcode” before positioning phone towards QR code displayed on screen.
- Save your backup codes: When setting up 2FA, the account will usually give you some backup codes. Save these in a safe place, in case you lose access to your 2FA app.
- Verify the code: Immediately after scanning QR code, your app shall create a six-digit figure code which must be keyed in corresponding to establishment under consideration. Code should be entered as soon as possible since it keeps changing every 30 seconds.
- Confirm 2FA is working: Once you’ve entered the code, the account should confirm that 2FA is enabled. To test that it’s working, you have to request a payout. The system should prompt you for a code from your 2FA app.
That’s all! You have successfully enabled 2FA on your account thereby adding an extra layer of protection for money or withdrawals.
Now suppose someone loses their phone what they can still log into their accounts using backup codes saved in secure location (example: written on paper).
If you lose even these backup codes, do not worry because our customer support team can help you disable the 2FA for your account, after disabling it generate a new backup Key and QR code.
Important: Please make a unique password for your account with shrtfly and don’t use it on other sites. It’s better to have different passwords everywhere so that everything stays as safe as possible. If you use the same password more than once then somebody can break into your stuff; they might get into all kinds of things – even online banking – and take money from you too, so be careful!