How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication and Take Your First Step Towards Online Security

Two-Factor Authentication, multi-factor authentication, two-step verification – these are terms that you may have come across on the internet. Two-factor authentication enables people to put an extra layer of security over their passwords for websites, social media platforms, services, and apps – usually verifying users via SMS or a pop-up notification, or an authenticator code, in case of third-party authenticator app. Popular websites and services like Google, Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, and such have their own two-factor authentication techniques put in place for those who wish to use them. For example, setting up two-factor authentication on Twitter requires users to first re-enter their password, then enter the phone number they want to receive the authentication code on. Once this is complete, users will need to enter the code displayed by the authenticator app every time they try to log in with a new device or web browser.