Avoid Google Authenticator: Better 2FA Options 🔐

It's a security app that isn't the most secure (although they have added Face ID for iOS since this video was published). I still recommend something like Authy OR, for a more secure option, consider a 2FA key: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzUVrz0ixn8

▶ Try Authy: https://authy.com/
▶ Try Microsoft Authenticator: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/account/authenticator
▶ Try 1Password (affiliate): https://www.allthingssecured.com/yt/1password

How to setup 2FA on one device (without scanning a QR code): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47SzzwIAzNc

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Video Timestamps
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0:00 - Introduction
0:46 - Google Authenticator is Not Secure
2:00 - Authy App
3:34 - Microsoft Authenticator App
5:00 - 1Password App
6:05 - Summing Up Alternatives
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2 Factor Authentication apps (2FA) are a must have if you'd like to secure your accounts, but you'll want to make sure you have a secure app that you can trust. The Google Authenticator app is not as secure as we think, and here are a few good alternatives.


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