Since May 7, 2020, you can use Google Authenticator on multiple devices without the need to scan the QR codes individually with your new phone during the initial setup of Two-Step Verification on your account. Google has introduced the portability of Google Authenticator 2SV codes across Android devices, allowing you to have Google Authenticator on …
Ok, so your phone was lost or stolen, and you had a Google Authenticator on it. It happened to me, so I am pretty familiar with the process. When I have lost my phone with Google Authenticator on it, I had enough. Then I have discovered 1Password, which is an excellent alternative to the Google …
You can manage your passwords by using a dedicated Password Manager, browser-based Password Manager or a sheet of paper. With the help of these tools and a few simple password management principles, you can dramatically increase the safety of your passwords. Password management doesn`t have to be complicated. Whichever tool you use, remember to take …
Using the Yubico Authenticator application is as easy as using any other Authenticator app. Be prepared though to invest a bit of money. The Yubico Authenticator is free to use, but it won`t work without a compatible Yubikey which may cost between $40 and $70. That might sound like a waste of money, but we …
Below is a quick guide on how to configure your Microsoft Account to work with Google authenticator. You may also find a more detailed version of the guide below, where I also explained why it is important to save your Microsoft Account Secret Key and Recovery Code. Download Google Authenticator app. Log in to your …
Many security guidelines recommend changing your passwords every 90 to 190 days and anything between that. However, changing them too frequently might be not only a waste of time but also an inconvenience. Also, knowing human nature, we will change the last letter or a number wrongly, thinking that this is enough. This happens mainly …
Are you using a Password Manager? I do, and I manage over 60 accounts with my Sticky Password Manager, but that is not all. It might seem obvious, but many people use the Password Management software to store only passwords forgetting about other critical private data that deserves to be secure but easily accessible. Just …
To add an account to Google Authenticator open the app on your phone and press Plus button. Scan the QR Code or enter a setup key displayed on the website and change the Account name if necessary. Follow the instruction on your screen to verify that the code is working. From now on apart from …
In regards to software reviews, there is only one rule I follow; use it for an extended period before writing a review, and so I did. I have been using Sticky Password Premium since December 2017. I tried and tested all the features and compatible browsers, sporadically coming across some weird behavior, primarily when using …
