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Gauth 2FA security feature - infomationss1 - Jun 7, 2017
Dear All, please i would like to know if its necessary or if its a must to activate Gauth 2FA security feature on my account. This is because, i have lost access to my previous account after when i lost my phone, due to this reason, i do not want to activate this Gauth 2FA security feature anymore.
Your suggestion would be highly appreciated. Thanks
* - TB12 - Jun 7, 2017
Not a requirement but it is highly recommended
* - Mαxim - Jun 7, 2017
No, it is not required.
However, just because your losing your phone doesn't mean that you are doomed. You still have a backup key and the possibility to recover your 2FA account.
* - infomationss1 - Jun 7, 2017
(Jun 7, 2017 08:28 AM)Excavated Wrote: Not a requirement but it is highly recommended
I lost my old account due to this same Gauth 2FA security feature after when i lost my mobile, to prevent same thing from happening again, i think i have to overlook the feature since its not a must to activate it.
* - TB12 - Jun 7, 2017
(Jun 7, 2017 08:32 AM)infomationss1 Wrote: I lost my old account due to this same Gauth 2FA security feature after when i lost my mobile, to prevent same thing from happening again, i think i have to overlook the feature since its not a must to activate it.
What 2 factor app did you use? Authy should allow you to avoid that issue.
* - infomationss1 - Jun 7, 2017
(Jun 7, 2017 08:31 AM)Maxim Wrote: No, it is not required.
However, just because your losing your phone doesn't mean that you are doomed. You still have a backup key and the possibility to recover your 2FA account.
Thanks mate, but i think i have to let it be like that.
(Jun 7, 2017 08:33 AM)Excavated Wrote: What 2 factor app did you use? Authy should allow you to avoid that issue.
Yes, i used Authy... But thats by the way.
* - TB12 - Jun 7, 2017
(Jun 7, 2017 08:33 AM)infomationss1 Wrote: Thanks mate, but i think i have to let it be like that.
Yes, i used Authy... But thats by the way.
You don't have to let it be like that. Use a backup key? Lol
* - Vitani - Jun 7, 2017
It is not required but it is strongly recommended. If you use authy you'll always have access even if you lost access to your phone.
* - Phire - Jun 8, 2017
There's also an Authy extension for Chrome (if you use it) which means you can access your 2FA without your phone.
* - Charger - Jun 8, 2017
If you don't and your account is lost or stolen then Omni closes it.