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I've started using two-factor authentication with my Google account and it isn't that bad. The mild pain of having to type in my authentiation number occasiona
by Simucal 15y ago
I've started using two-factor authentication with my Google account and it isn't that bad. The mild pain of having to type in my authentiation number occasionally is offset by my increase peace of mind. It does require you to use an authenticator app on your smartphone though, so for some it might not be an option.
- graeme 15y agoTwo-factor authentication is nice. I know many of my different logins are vulnerable, but they're also for sites that aren't very important, even if comprimised. Gmail is a different story. Anyone with access to that gets access to most other things. So the inconvenience of inputing a text message code once a month pales in comparison to the hurdle it adds to accessing my account.
- dos1 15y agoI feel like I should turn in my nerd card, as I had no idea Google was currently offering two factor auth. Thanks for mentioning this!
- morsch 15y agoYou can use SMS notifications, so a smartphone isn't strictly required. Is the authenticator app experience much better? Using SMS is fairly painless, as far as possible with two-factor auth.