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"Then, a code will be sent to your phone via text, voice call, or our mobile app. Or, if you have a Security Key, you can insert it into your computer’s USB por
by tyingq 5y ago
"Then, a code will be sent to your phone via text, voice call, or our mobile app. Or, if you have a Security Key, you can insert it into your computer’s USB port."
https://www.google.com/intl/en/landing/2step/#tab=how-it-works https://www.google.com/intl/en/landing/2step/#tab=how-it-wor...
I'm not sure why TOTP isn't an option. Google Authenticator still seems to be a supported app.
- sumeno 5y agoIt is. Look under Features > The Google Authenticator app for Android, iPhone, or BlackBerry can generate verification codes. It even works when your device has no phone or data connectivity. You can also use third party apps, I use Authy
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- jfrunyon 5y agoGoogle Authenticator is TOTP and you can use any other app.
- tyingq 5y agoYes, that was what I meant. The quoted passage didn't seem to include any TOTP app, including GA. Apparently they are supported, the info is just on another page.
- jfrunyon 5y agoYeah, they don't really want you to do it. That kinda makes sense when you think about it; TOTP has a lot of friction compared to "just press the button on the device 99% of you already have linked to your account".
- tyingq 5y agoThat makes sense for most. For me, I can have my TOTP app running on my laptop all the time. Looking around for my phone is higher friction.