How does two-factor authentication work?

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Over the years, online security has become a major concern for users and businesses due to the increasingly sophisticated threats that rage on the web.

It is therefore essential to protect your accounts, using strong passwords 63 phone number is a good starting point but is often not enough to defend yourself from cybercriminal attacks. In this scenario, two-factor authentication (2FA) has proven to be an essential ally to guarantee an additional level of security when accessing the most "sensitive" services online, such as home banking, but not only.

Table of Contents:

What are the main types of 2 Factor Authentication?
How to enable 2FA on the Manager Panel
How does two-factor authentication work?
2FA adds a second layer of protection to your online account login. In addition to your password, you must provide an additional authentication element to prove your identity. This “second factor” is often a One-Time Password ( OTP ) code sent via SMS or generated by an authentication app like Google Authenticator or FreeOTP.

How does two-factor authentication work? After entering your login credentials (username and password), the user receives a one-time code on their device that must be entered to access the desired service within a certain period of time.