2 Factor Authentication on 2 devices

infidel100 (47)in #steemit • 7 years ago

Google Authenticator generates 2-Step Verification codes on your phone. 2-Step Verification provides stronger securit

Googles 2 factor authentication guide for multiple devices.

Useful links:

Account help

Why should I have 2 devices with 2 factor authentication on it?

You might not always have access to your device(Stolen, Broken, Lost, Out of batter, etc.)
Peace of mind that you have a backup for all your apps

Guide to running 2 factor authentication (Goolge Authenticator)

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL YOUR BACKUP KEYS AND REMOVED Google Authenticator FROM ALL APPS THAT REQUIRE IT!!!
Please make sure to have the backup keys before you start
Please make sure that you can log in to the app without needing 2 factor authentication.

Credits

Thank you to Paul at G suites for the help
Google images for the icon
Steemit for bringing it all together!

This is the help I received from G suites help

To delete existing Google Authenticator entries, press and hold the 6-digit code displayed on the corresponding line in the Google Authenticator App. A bar should appear with a trash can icon. Tap it to delete the entry.

It's possible to have an unlimited number of devices providing authentication codes for the same accounts. When setting up an app to use Google Authenticator you'll be provided with either a QR code, or a string of characters. Sometimes you'll have the option of seeing both. On each device you want to have codes generated on, open the Google Authenticator app, click the + sign, and either take a picture of the QR code, or enter the string of characters - you'll also have an option to name the entry.

You now have two devices generating codes for the same app. Now go back to the app you were adding Google Authenticator to. You'll be asked to enter a backup code from one of your devices to confirm Google Authentication. This is to ensure you've setup a device properly before activating two-factor-authentication. Simply enter one of the 6 digit codes from either device.

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