#two-factor authentication

Google Authenticator now supports cloud-syncing of two-factor authentication (2FA) codes right through your Google Account. Two-factor authentication is a security feature that adds another layer of protection to your account by making it harder for attackers to access a person's devices or online accounts. Knowing the victim's password alone is not enough to pass the authentication check. Several types of two-factor authentication are in use today; some may be stronger or more complex than others, but after all, it offers better protection than passwords alone. They can then use the app with any site that supports this type of authentication. Push Notification It’s passwordless authentication with no codes to enter, and no additional interaction is required. It verifies the user by sending a notification directly to a secure app on the user's device, alerting the user that an authentication attempt is happening. The user can view the authentication attempt's details and either approve or deny access with a single tap. Read more in our articles including "Google Authenticator now enables cloud-syncing of 2FA codes" and "What is Two-Factor Authentication and How Does it Work".