Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) adds a second verification step to your Accountable login, using your mobile phone. This means that even if someone else has your password, only you can access your account. You can activate 2FA from the Accountable web version in a few steps.
By default, Accountable uses your email address and password to verify your identity when you log in. A confirmation email is sent to your inbox when you create your account. Adding 2FA protects your account with an additional layer of security.
This article walks you through each step to activate 2FA, save your recovery code, and log in with the authenticator app.
1) Log in to your account on the web
Log in via the Accountable web version.
2) Go to Settings > Login methods > Two-Factor Authentication
3) Scan the QR code with Google Authenticator (or a similar app) and enter the confirmation code
4) Save your recovery code somewhere safe
Store your recovery code in a safe place. You will not be able to view it again after this step.
5) Log in with 2FA
You can now log in to Accountable. Each time you sign in, you will be asked to enter the 6-digit code from your authenticator app. Open the app to find the current code and enter it to complete your login.
Key takeaways
2FA adds a second verification step to your Accountable login using your mobile phone.
Activate 2FA from the Accountable web version under Settings > Login methods > Two-Factor Authentication.
Use Google Authenticator or a similar app to scan the QR code and generate your login codes.
Save your recovery code immediately after setup. You will not be able to access it again.
After activation, you will need to enter a 6-digit code from your authenticator app each time you log in.
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