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  #2896176 3-Apr-2022 12:19
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Use 2FA with Authy and SMS. Previously had a ubikey, but a USB-C one would be usable on more of my devices.




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  #2896179 3-Apr-2022 12:23
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I use 2FA both for work and for my own stuff, using Google authenticator for my own stuff.  A Yubikey would add another level of security and convenience for me.


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  #2896182 3-Apr-2022 12:32
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I currently use Authy for 6 or 7 sites. My banks use their own 2FA.




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  #2896184 3-Apr-2022 12:40
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I use 2FA on some accounts. The biggest hassle is having to use more than one authenticator, and those that use email or text can mean a short wait (and having more junk to delete!). Hopefully this USB key will help with some of that.


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  #2896185 3-Apr-2022 12:44
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I use 2FA for everything* by means of TOTP software. I do not yet use hardware for 2FA only because I'm not ready to commit to the workflow. But I understand it is more secure.

I would be motivated to move to hardware backed 2FA if I came into posession of a Yubikey or similar device.

*subject to availability and my whim at the time I create my account

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  #2896194 3-Apr-2022 13:42
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I presently only use SMS for 2FA with few sites. I keep meaning to do something better!

 

One of these would make it very easy to do it well!


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  #2896198 3-Apr-2022 13:56
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Microsoft authenticator for work. Annoyingly enough I still need to use it when I'm logged in at work.

Also 2fa for online banking

 
 
 

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  #2896199 3-Apr-2022 14:05
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I use 2FA Yubikeys for Google and Facebook.

 

My NFC Yubikey (on my key ring) is good with my phone as I don't have to plug it in.

 

I also use phone code 2FA for some applications.

 





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#2896215 3-Apr-2022 14:44
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I use 1password - it also handles my 2FA codes (as well as passwords) not sure if that the best way to do it or if I should have 2FA seperate


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  #2896216 3-Apr-2022 14:46
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bertyboynz:

 

I use 1password - it also handles my 2FA codes (as well as passwords) not sure if that the best way to do it or if I should have 2FA seperate

 

 

You should have 2FA separate from passwords - having them together means if someone gets hold of one they have both - defeating the purpose.





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  #2896219 3-Apr-2022 14:48
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I've always wanted one but never got around to purchasing. I currently use a mix of Authy (and Microsoft Authenticator for work), however having a Yubi would be a great addition to the daily grind!





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  #2896220 3-Apr-2022 14:48
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I used to use the google Authenticator app, but after having to change phones too many times recently and not being able to copy the details from that app, I’m pleased to be able to use Apples version of the 2FA system which attaches to the iOS keyboard…

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  #2896227 3-Apr-2022 14:53
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Mostly use Google Authenticator, but also use Microsoft Authenticator as well.

 

Just realised GeekZone has 2FA, so just enabled that on my account as well...


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  #2896233 3-Apr-2022 15:14
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Mostly use Authy and Microsoft Authenticator for 2FA.
A physical key would add that extra layer of security.




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  #2896235 3-Apr-2022 15:17
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I use Authy. It backs up automatically, so it's easy when you reset your phone (https://authy.com/) I have tried Google and Microsoft and Lastpass premium, (prior to moving to Bitwarden, don't get me started). I have thought about something like Yubikey but just haven't been able to justify the spend. Free would be good but it's got me re-evaluating whether I should fork out the dosh for this or similar. What's the saying? Only the paranoid survive?


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