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Why should I use the Google Authenticator app instead of SMS?
Authenticator works even when you don't have any sort of network available for your smartphone.
I don't know about your mobile provider, but I don't trust mine to deliver SMS messages in anything ...
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How to activate 2-Factor Authorization with authenticator for a Google account?
Even to activate the Authenticator, first you need to complete SMS/Voice setup.
Then, follow the directions for your type of device explained on Google Help page for 2-Step Verification.
Read this ...
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What does a very long Google verification code mean?
I recently got a similar message, "Your Google verification code is" and then an unusually long verification code (much more than the normal six characters you get through 2 factor authentication).
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Setting up Google Authenticator without giving a phone number?
Google Voice requires another phone number, so there is no point to that. I created a Skype number for this purpose. However, there is a fee required.
You could theoretically let that subscription ...
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Options for 2nd Factor using corporate Gmail?
Google now supports 2-Factor Authentication through a process called U2F. Yubico have made a series of Yubikeys that now support the U2F standard.
https://www.yubico.com/applications/fido/
At this ...
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Why should I use the Google Authenticator app instead of SMS?
SMS is the most common way to deliver OTPs. It’s convenient as almost everyone has a phone so they can easily get SMS. At the same time, SMS is considered as one of the least secure methods to get an ...
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