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2FA & Hardware Key Setup
Enable TOTP and security keys on critical accounts, store recovery codes safely, and verify lockout protection.
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Understand 2FA Methods and Trade-offs
Choose safer factors by understanding TOTP, hardware keys, and SMS limitations.
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Instructions
- 1Prefer app-based TOTP or hardware security keys over SMS when possible
- 2Use SMS only when stronger options are unavailable
- 3Understand that 2FA protects even when passwords are leaked
- 4Plan to enable 2FA first on your most critical accounts
Verification
You can identify which 2FA method is strongest for your accounts.
Warnings
- • SMS can be vulnerable to SIM-swap attacks and interception.