Hi, Two-Step Verification (2SV) is used by many sites like Google, FaceBook, Adobe and others whereby a six digit SMS message is sent to you that you need to enter. It is very similar, but has some distinct differences. Specifically, you need to have a mobile number where the 2SV code can be sent. Google does have ways around this with Google Prompt, but most others do not. There are a number of people, especially in Europe and parts of Asia who primarily use services where they do not have a specific phone number that is a part of the regular exchange system, so 2SV is sometimes a hurdle. It is more secure than going without using any of these methods, but I find 2FA easier and less of an annoyance.
Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Jamf Certified Associate Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Oct 31, 2019, at 12:43, Petrus Tuerlings <petrus.t...@gmail.com> wrote: I agree, 2 fa is easy and you don’t really need to deal with it that often, the worst thing about it is spelling it. So what is two step verification? > On 1/11/2019, at 02:32, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries > <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> > wrote: > > Hi, > > I find that 2FA is very easy to deal with. You set it up once, and unless > you're adding new devices, or accessing your Apple ID on numerous devices > other than your own, it never asks for codes again. 2FA is different than > Two-Step Verification which is more annoying. > > Later... > > > Tim Kilburn > Apple Teacher > (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) > Jamf Certified Associate > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On Oct 30, 2019, at 23:04, Simon A Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com > <mailto:si...@blinky-net.com>> wrote: > > Yeah I just set up a new iPad mini and when asked for that I said no as it > annoys me rather than helps me. > > > > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Petrus Tuerlings > Sent: Thursday, 31 October 2019 2:51 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: Two factor authentication > > I think it is still up to you whether you want to use it or not. i set mine > up before I upgraded. > > Sent from Petrus's iPhone > > > On 31/10/2019, at 14:31, Simon A Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com > <mailto:si...@blinky-net.com>> wrote: > > > So is 2 factor auth now required with Catalina > Or is it still up to the user if they wish to use it? > > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Petrus Tuerlings > Sent: Thursday, 31 October 2019 2:17 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: Two factor authentication > > Well I did get a similar message to that, I got a notification to finish > setting up two factor authentication on my Mac and I had to enter the Apple > ID pass word again and then enter the security code that appeared on my > iPhone. > > > > On 27/10/2019, at 14:22, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu <mailto:mk...@ucla.edu>> > wrote: > > Hello Petrus, > > You ask a very good question the answer to which is, no. > > Two-factor authentication is an account modification so once done, on any > device, it is done for all devices. > > From now on, when you login to your account, you will be required to enter a > security code. > > Sometimes after setting up 2-factor, you will receive a message on your Mac > that you need to login to your account in order to take advantage of all > features. > > Should this happen, just login and if you are already logged-in, then log-out > and then log back in. > > Mark > > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>] On Behalf Of Petrus Tuerlings > Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2019 5:55 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Two factor authentication > > Hi all, > I have a silly question. 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