It's not safe to have security codes texted to your phone. Luckily, there are other ways to log into your accounts.

I prefer the option to use an authenticator app rather than receiving codes via text message whenever possible, and so should you. The reason is simple logistics.

Authenticator apps are free code generators that you install on your Android or iOS device. Authy and Google Authenticator are two of the most widely used, but we also recommend LastPass, Duo ...

And, authenticator apps generate codes regardless of whether you’re online, which is handy if you’re out of reception. The only downside comes if you forget your device.

Instead, using an authentication app such as Google Authenticator or 1Password (with it’s built-in 2FA code generator) is much more convenient and secure.

If you haven't used an authenticator app before, now's the perfect opportunity to set one up. An authenticator app is a mobile application that generates a temporary code to verify that it is ...

An authenticator app operates similarly to a two-way factor, but instead of getting a text, the code appears directly in the app.

Google Authenticator 5.20 is now rolling out and hides codes until you tap to reveal them. The only noticeable change after two years is how Google Authenticator hides the six-digit codes until ...

Soon, only Twitter Blue users will be able to secure their accounts with unique codes sent over text messages. By Sandra Gutierrez G. Posted on Feb 22, 2023. ... Unlike authenticator apps, ...