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Authy ensures optimal security for user accounts by using a 6-digit password provided by a mobile platform app. Every 30 seconds, the password changes to ensure that only you know and can use this type of password.
Some steps to install and master Authy
Steps to install the app
Authy is an app integrated on the Android or IOS operating system platform. Similar to Google Authenticator, users need to download the Authy App on their mobile device. Users can easily find the Authy app in the “utility stores” on their mobile devices. Or visit the website: https://authy.com/ to get the app link.
Steps to use the app
After installing the app, users should perform a few steps below to complete the account security process:
Step 1: Open the app on your phone and enter your phone number into the system request field. Then press “OK” to confirm.
Step 2: Then, the system will show you methods to receive the code such as SMS, Phone call. Choose one of the two types and wait for a moment for the system to send the code to your device.
Step 3: After a few seconds, the system will send the code to your phone. Your task is to enter this code into the App to complete the verification process.
Step 4: Continue, users will press the “+” button at the bottom corner to add accounts to security.
Step 5: Users will scan the QR code of websites requesting two-factor authentication using Authy’s “Scan QR code” feature. Or if you do not want to scan the code, you can manually enter it in “Enter key Manually” with the 16-character QR string provided by the website.
Step 6: Finally, after scanning, the system will display a 6-digit sequence. This is the security password; it updates every 30 seconds. Users should note the timing when entering this code into the website to avoid errors.
Some outstanding advantages of Authy
To provide users with an objective and comprehensive overview of the Authy app, Vietnam-Ustrade.org summarizes some key points of this two-factor security application as follows:
- Authy is built on a quite simple, easy-to-use platform that is friendly to users. No matter who you are or your understanding level, you can establish a 2-layer security barrier for your account with just a mobile phone using Authy.
- To maximize effectiveness for users, Authy has developed many applications compatible with various operating systems such as: Windows, IOS, Android,…
- A quite useful point of Authy is that even if your device is not connected to the Internet, you can still use the Authy security key.
- Next is a plus point for Authy, which Google Authenticator cannot do. That is, the system allows users to use the Authy 2-factor security key on multiple devices. Therefore, if you lose your phone or other devices that access your Authy account, you can still retrieve your password on another device. Just delete the setup on the old device and your account remains secure under your control.
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- Authy has backup and synchronization functions, which Google Authenticator lacks. Therefore, all data are backed up and encrypted on the device platform. Users can easily use it in case of loss, theft, or device issues.
- Finally, all QR codes supported by the Google Authenticator App can also be used with Authy without any issues.
Other issues related to Authy
If your Authy account is lost and you cannot enter the security code
This is a situation often encountered by many users. Because mobile devices cannot be with users 24/7 and may be stolen by malicious actors. Therefore, when losing your phone or mobile devices, users should cancel all login accounts on that device. Since Authy has backup and synchronization features, cancelling the accounts will cause Authy to automatically lose them. Then, users just need to log in again on another device and synchronize the information via the new device.
How to cancel Authy security code
When using any object or event, humans often encounter different situations. The same applies to Authy, if users lose their Authy security code, they can cancel the 2-factor security request in many ways such as:
- Request cancellation from the website providing the code
- Request cancellation from the Authy security code homepage by submitting a request within 7 days or sending a verification image to cancel the request.
Conclusion
Thus, Vietnam-Ustrade.org has provided you with information about 2FA two-factor security codes. Hopefully, these sharing will help you better understand how to install and use this secure key.
