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    1 min read 2 stepsApril 2, 2026Verified April 2026

    What Is Two-Factor Authentication

    An extra lock hackers cannot bypass.

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    Category
    Essential Skills
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    2
    Topics covered
    2fa
    security
    1

    How it works

    ~15s
    Password + code sent to your phone. Even if someone has your password, they need your phone too.
    2

    Enable it

    ~15s
    Gmail: myaccount.google.com > Security > 2-Step Verification. Facebook: Settings > Security > 2FA.

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