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Actually, Apple allows SMS and recovery keys as a fallback and there is an account recovery option if none of these work. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204
by kayodelycaon 5y ago
Actually, Apple allows SMS and recovery keys as a fallback and there is an account recovery option if none of these work.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915
Google on the other hand… I’ve seen two people lose their Gmail accounts even they knew the password because google required verification from a mobile device that no longer existed. :|
- criddell 5y agoI think Google also has recovery keys. I have a slip of paper with ten long strings on them that Google told me could be used to regain access to my account.
- kayodelycaon 5y agoSaid accounts did not have two-factor enabled.
- Gigachad 5y agoGoogle seems to have changed their MFA stragagry recently where normal TOTP apps are a backup measure while the already signed in device is the primary. It wouldn't shock me if they don't prompt you to set up the app or recovery keys anymore.
- Tagbert 5y agoI don’t think that they do [prompt you] anymore. I recently had to setup gmail with google Authenticator and there was no mention of recovery keys. Not sure if I could go in after the fact and generate any.
- criddell 5y agohttps://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1187538 https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1187538 It looks like they still have recovery codes. I think it’s a good idea to have a set stored in a safe place.
- eek2121 5y agoGoogle supports MFA apps. I use Microsoft's and I've been able to recover after switching to a brand-new phone without moving data over because Microsoft syncs with cloud services. (iCloud on iPhone)