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Two-factor authentication (2FA)
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security mechanism that requires users to provide two different types of identification factors to verify their identity.
Two-factor authentication (2FA)
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security mechanism that requires users to provide two different types of identification factors, such as a password and a unique code sent to their mobile device, to verify their identity.
Authentication Factors
- Something you know: Password, PIN
- Something you have: Token, smartphone
- Something you are: Biometric