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Google Authenticator has long been a go-to because it’s simple and reliable. It offers some unique and valuable features, such as the option to export your account information securely using just a QR ...

Step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication on Google, Apple, Microsoft, and social platforms for stronger account security.

In “Two-Factor Authentication, Two-Step Verification, and 1Password” (10 July 2023), I explained that for true two-factor authentication, you needed to acquire your time-based one-time password (TOTP) ...

In this post, we’ll show you how to use the Microsoft Authenticator app on both PC and phone. Microsoft Authenticator is a free app that lets you securely sign in to your personal, work, school, or ...

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To enable the passwordless feature for your Microsoft account, you first have to add the Microsoft Authenticator app. After that, you will be able to enable the passwordless mode for your account.