How to set up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for all your accounts

How to set up two-factor authentication Google authenticator setup (2-factor authentication, multi-factor authentication)
You may be wondering, how can I set up 2FA (2-factor authentication)?,
The good news is, it is easy to set it up using Google Authenticator, Lastpass Authenticator or any other Auntnticator app.
Table of Contents
00:00 Intro
01:20 What is 2FA
03:00 Types of 2FA
05:07 Setting up Google Authenticator
07:18 Setting up Last Pass Authenticator
08:30 Backing up your Authenticator and Changing Devices
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You can use 2FA in your bank account, your online accounts, your crypto accounts, for games like Minecraft or Fortnite
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[@craigwelch3721]

the way you explain things is so easy to understand...thanks!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Thanks very much for this. i struggled trying to figure out what to do on my iPhone and now I get it, although you weren't actually explicit about using your computer for one part of this and your phone for the other. I got it fixed now. :)

[@TheresaJamone]

Excellent video. Sharing with co-workers and friends. Thank you.

[@dottotech]

Thanks for sharing!

[@billshinas27]

@@dottotech hello, does google authenticator only work on google, I use firefox that's why, thanks.

[@frankstone]

Question.. Do you "export" the account while the new phone is adjacent the old? Or is the export process a file that is saved to your computer?

[@kps204020]

Great explained. I wasn't aware of that all in detail. Thanks

[@philrose7716]

Very good video and like the doggie in the background

[@robbieguerrero3351]

Steve, Bonjour...How do you add "2FA" to start your computer?

[@1hjehje]

An excellent video ... Thank You!

[@dottotech]

Glad you liked it!

[@rubenheredia7263]

did you have to install a qr before the authenticator on a different divise?

[@nesespinosa]

amazing this was perfect. thank you

[@donaldjeansonne8667]

Do you need the authenticator app setting a code if your site has its' own 2FA process? I saw for not select the text message option on PayPal. Would that be equivalent? I see the benefit for site that don't offer the 2FA on your phone.

[@donaldjeansonne8667]

Does the authenicator app generate a new code at every sign in or do you atually use that initial code on subsequent sign in's?

[@zrohit]

Is there a way to setup MFA for two people? ie husband and wife both get the secret number on their phones? thanks

[@landonpraught9170]

I use for work great video .

[@Lew747]

Drinking Game- Take a drink every time Steve says ‘two-factor authentication’

[@dottotech]

I approve of this idea!

[@aungkyawkyaw7338]

Thanks sir for your time

[@grahamrichards8838]

Authy has a phone and pc app. It works just like google, however you can set it up on more than 1 device. If you lose your phone, it's still on your pc/laptop. Just remember, once set up on your devices, you should disable "enable/disable new installs". This stops anyone else adding your account to their device. If you want to add a device just turn enable it. Using Authy correctly will mean that you never NOT have access to your 2fa codes.

[@dottotech]

Great tips, thanks!

[@shinjokagama7521]

Good presentation. Thank you.

[@erwinerwin1245]

Can one set it up on the desktop if one does not have a cell phone?

[@thinkpassiv]

Great video!

[@leemendoza1492]

Hello there, I was wondering if you could help me sign into my account. I sure did what you did when I switched devices. When I try singing in it says that it can’t verify the account belongs to me even if I get a text from google with a code. Any helpful advice?

[@warwagon]

What I also do is take a screenshot of the code you initially scan into the authenticator and save it to two disconnected flash drive. This way it's easy to scan the codes back in on a new device. I also recommend adding the authenticator to every phone and tablet you own.

[@Jaxonhuman-ds2gp]

Donald ethics is one of the best recovery agents I have ever came across is reliable fast and trustworthy he is just too good at doing his job, I highly recommend him

[@KalabTempleman]

Awesome video! Everyone needs 2FA

[@LowKeyPorter]

I rather see 2fA to be an option on software’s rather than for it to be required; because although it can be helpful but it’s a bit annoying for certain apps and softwares.

[@lydia.barton3166]

awesome video I just don't know how to set up my Note 8 good help.

[@akerrin1366]

Thank you for explaining 2FA. The video was great. Would it be possible to do a video explaining VPN's please? Thank you.

[@jojonomo8577]

How can I use a -google authenticator app for my gmail/google account? the security setting in Google appears to give you only the google authenticator app as an option for 2FA. Thanks!

[@kevink1214]

what if you lost your phone or the battery is dead and you need to get into an account online, If you can't get access to the 2FA authenticator tool is there another way to get logged in? or are you stuck?

[@twicv912]

I have an account that was set up with authenticator app. My app got deleted from my phone, after setting up the app, I still can't log into my account due to not being connected to authenticator, trying to communicate with the account now. any thoughts

[@TheMaggiemay77]

When you scan the QR code do you have to be using both your mobile phone AND laptop? My concern is being away from my laptop and not being able to complete the 2FA. Maybe this is a dumb question, I'm not sure :)

[@Jaxonhuman-ds2gp]

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[@claytonproctor7514]

So do you have to always use two devices to set up and use 2FA? Just wondering because sometimes I'm no where near a second device and if I setup 2FA and then open and app requiring it. Will this affect me being able to get into my account? Not really wanting to setup something that won't let me into my account anytime or anywhere I would like. Thanks any info on this would help as all the videos I've watched on this situation always shows a second device like a computer. Plus how do you scan a QR code that is actually generated on your phone?

[@dejhadelaroush604]

I have the same question. I ONLY have my phone No computer. 📵

[@bigkahuna2084]

​@@dejhadelaroush604 SAME! Just my smartphone, but NO computer/laptop available!

[@ph1ppe]

Thank you old man!

[@ph1ppe]

Just 1 tip. What to do if you dont get a message to your SMS! (Dont know if you included it, didnt watch whole video)

[@radebedorcas967]

Where to check all this information in my phone for restore 2step verification.

[@user-ee5om8wy7u]

I understood nothing, although you explained it in a nice and friendly voice. Thanks for helping. But I already spend a lot of time, setting up passwords and typing codes. As if that's not enough. Should I spend a lifetime verifying codes that verify authenticity which verifies passwords which in turn verify that I am who I am? I already have millions of passwords and applications for a bunch of stuff and spend time daily verifying everything I ever need to access, and even after accessing sites and applications, I still have to re-verify over and over who I am every few minutes of my lifetime..... It got to the point of me hating these processes and losing interest in them so much that I can't force myself to understand anything. My brain is locked out of curiosity about these phenomena involuntarily, so no matter what you say now, I understand nothing of it. 😫😫😫😫 If I could understand it in one minute, I would. But I already spend five hours today trying to figure and understand something with this authentication, and now I feel like I lost five hours of my lifetime by throwing them away into nothingness, which lead me nowhere. Your video was my last hope, but even this one lasted 10 mins, and I still understand nothing after it. So, there's 10 more minutes of life gone down the drain. Of gosh, and now another 10+ minutes wasted for just writing this very comment😡😡😡😡😡 I'm going to work out now. Enough wasted time for me......

[@DavidM2002]

Look on the bright side... there are very few accounts that I would apply 2FA to and those would be financial accounts and anything that holds really personal information. I reuse user names and passwords all the time for places like personal interest forums.

[@hinesfigher6093]

I wish there was a way to set it up on all accounts, many don't offer it

[@beautyfoodandfabulous2764]

Thank you! Any way you can help and share who you contacted to recover your accounts? I am in the same boat and changed devices and now locked out of some accounts.

[@samanlalantha]

hey your very old man. I Respect & love you. I got more information from your lecture. I'm from Sri Lanka. thanks for services

[@dottotech]

So nice of you

[@timbainbridge1946]

Great video. I installed a Google authenticator. But it still gives me a text code. I have 2 accounts installed on the app.I don't get it, can't change from text to Google authenticator. It's driving me crazy

[@salvadortorres7773]

Thank you so much for the video...I have a question....do you have a video how to link a bank account to crypto....or crypto to link a bank account

[@salvadortorres7773]

Please

[@salvadortorres7773]

Ok...I just want to know if I need to have a computer to link my crypto account with my bank or I can use just my tablet...some one out there please let me know

[@-Ghostyy-]

What if someone else has access to my account on their authenticator app how do I remove it from theirs remotely

[@user-ti2nb7pn3h]

Thanks

[@salvadortorres7773]

How many authenticator should I have

[@nevetsM5CS]

Steve. Which is the safest way to use? 1. Have text sent with a unique number or 2. through last pass/1 password or any other.

[@dottotech]

Using an Authenticator App is safer than having the code texted

[@nevetsM5CS]

@@dottotech God bless you sir. Thanks

[@anahatatutu]

What about Authy and what about desktops? Why is so much of this stuff mobile only?

[@ismailmanssouri1687]

Hi.i just i lose my phone and i wante to reset google authenticatot in the ex chnage,but when i wante to try dont give the option to do that.can help me plzzz

[@scherylcazarez7826]

What does it mean and what do i do , help im confused and got locked out my damn facebook . Every time i try to get in is says enable 2 factor ,!what domi do .

[@paulosousa1357]

Cool !

[@BoomerBlogging]

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[@dottotech]

Hey Steve, no, Farley crossed the rainbow bridge last year. We all miss hime a lot.

[@BoomerBlogging]

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[@booboo5244]

Hi: I have 2 factor authentication on most account. I am on travel to Ecuador. I cannot receive any of the text messages that are sent to my U.S. phone. What should I do. I cannot log into my accounts.

[@dottotech]

Do you have alternate validation options?

[@fluffy5534]

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, in order for me to change my validation option from phone to email, I have to log into those accounts, which requires the code sent to my phone. I also tried installing Google voice and porting my number to it, but Google voice was sending a code to my U.S. number. I then bought a Skype number that supposed to have 2-way SMS, but the number isn't working in Ecuador. On a side note, I am always on NordVPN connecting via U.S. servers.

[@Rgonzalez2929]

I got the same problem right now I need some help too

[@adamsnuhu]

I have same issue last month all thanks to him he is a genius he helped me recover my account he is perfect he resolve it

[@Jaxonhuman-ds2gp]

Hey I had same issues

[@JeremiahMvendaga]

My Facebook account was totally Turn off by two factor authentication and I want my account to enableback please how can I do sir

[@fpbusinesscenterinc.]

Sir, thanks for your video. - I have my Twitter account locked, and they ask me to get a code on my cell phone. The number I registered with them is of an OLD cellphone number. - Since I have a NEW cellphone number, I can NOT receive the code. Can I use the authenticator, or should I change to the new phone number.? But I do NOT how to do it. - Would you help me with this.? I will appreciate your advice. Thanks again. - Marco.

[@smokyviking2101]

Do you know how to set up 2FA on Spotify??

[@lishmansupport715]

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[@salvadortorres7773]

For my crypto account

[@TomTerrific]

Authy is what my tech experts recommend.

[@twicv912]

never mind got it

[@nadichad]

Good always nice stories

[@dottotech]

Glad you like them!

[@hotlockshairextensions9436]

Help I have no access to my old iPhone and now have a new iPhone with no access to the codes from google authenticator can you advise me what to do please

[@hotlockshairextensions9436]

I didn’t export them what do i need to do

[@hotlockshairextensions9436]

@Katrina 👶 I have done it now

[@Jaxonhuman-ds2gp]

Donald ethics is one of the best recovery agents I have ever came across is reliable fast and trustworthy he is just too good at doing his job, I highly recommend him

[@Jaxonhuman-ds2gp]

Donald ethics is one of the best recovery agents I have ever came across is reliable fast and trustworthy he is just too good at doing his job, I highly recommend him

[@Kirppuist]

How to UNLOCK 2FA?

[@miketienhaara7783]

scan that QR code....on the phone, with the phone

[@mayac2266]

Where do I find QR code on each app?

[@Jaxonhuman-ds2gp]

Donald ethics is one of the best recovery agents I have ever came across is reliable fast and trustworthy he is just too good at doing his job, I highly recommend him

[@michaeln1712]

Authy is the way to go.

[@bgsu5052]

My problem is I also check remember device after signing in. But it doesn't.

[@adamsnuhu]

i have same issue two days back he reset my 2FA account he is a genius all thanks to him

[@Jaxonhuman-ds2gp]

Donald ethics is one of the best recovery agents I have ever came across is reliable fast and trustworthy he is just too good at doing his job, I highly recommend him

[@henrydemdem]

arrrghh i cant log in to my acc and i cant scan my facebook qr code!!!!!

[@cheriemeschke8462]

From what I understand, your phone company probably provides sim swapping protection.

[@lynetteford6063]

What does pay pal have to do with anything please don't have me tripping on this what that Gaxx pass into back into pay pal. Back up how does customer service have all your information.

[@drynoodles93]

question what if i lose my phone and get a new one but how do i transfer my accounts?

[@adamsnuhu]

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[@drynoodles93]

@@adamsnuhu who

[@adamsnuhu]

@@drynoodles93 Neil_tools

[@adamsnuhu]

@@drynoodles93 you can reach him

[@Rgonzalez2929]

My Facebook account got hacked I try everything to long in and nothing I try everything to longin

[@dottotech]

Facebook has little support for that, you can go through account recovery but it is a frustrating process

[@itsmejordynn]

I didn’t save my two factor codes! How do I find them? I’m locked out of my Instagram and I’m so sad! Please help

[@adamsnuhu]

i have same issue he helped me recover my 2FA account he is amazing contact him

[@scherylcazarez7826]

@adamsnuhu how did you poo u contact him ?

[@AdolphusOfBlood]

You should not "back up" your 2FA key with last pass, you should print out the QR code on a sheet of paper and throw it in a vault if you want to back up your 2FA.

[@nwogasunday9072]

I am finding it difficult to set mine up

[@Jaxonhuman-ds2gp]

Donald ethics is one of the best recovery agents I have ever came across is reliable fast and trustworthy he is just too good at doing his job, I highly recommend him

[@miketienhaara7783]

I choose to keep 2FA off.

[@nates9211]

Google really dropped the balls on that one

[@DougTreff]

I agree - 2FA on every account that will allow me. And I refuse to use SMS authentication given a choice. It's not secure at all. Read up on SIM Swapping for the reasons why. As for the Authenticator app to use, I prefer Authy because you can back up your codes to the cloud and they are available to sync to other devices such as a PC, tablet, new phone, etc. Why not use LastPass Authenticator? I prefer not to have all my security tokens saved in one place. If I used that one and someone were to compromise my LastPass account, they would have my Passwords AND my Authenticator codes. And of course, it goes without saying, never use the same master password on Authy and LastPass, and NEVER store your Authy password in LastPass.

skip to 5 minutes as he babbles on

[@youngmarley9009]

Hi

[@steinerlawrence7257]

I have try so many times I can't get it

[@Jaxonhuman-ds2gp]

Had same issues

[@Jaxonhuman-ds2gp]

Donald ethics is one of the best recovery agents I have ever came across is reliable fast and trustworthy he is just too good at doing his job, I highly recommend him

[@Jaxonhuman-ds2gp]

On Instagram

[@jbosco3970]

2FA does not help if you lose your phone.

[@dottotech]

Make sure you set up recovery options

[@Susan.Lewis.]

@@dottotech It's even more complicated than I originally thought.

[@miketienhaara7783]

and i disagree with being forced to use third party apps. now your just adding hacker software to mirror your everything.

[@salvadortorres7773]

Hello

[@salvadortorres7773]

So I can download more than 1 authentication app

[@steinerlawrence7257]

Keep on telling incorrect code

[@mzimasprings3217]

Its all easy in theory and nice to demonstrate when everything g is working ok But in practice poor Miss Daisy's old phone always dies or is lost or stolen when nothing has been backed up. So your export to new phone goes out of the window. Poor girld has then lost all her accounts including her life changing TikTok 😂

[@thefozzybear]

Nothing is foolproof, even 2FA can get hacked.

[@dottotech]

Of course, but we also put locks on doors even though locks can be picked or doors can be broken down, we do what we can.

[@Jaxonhuman-ds2gp]

Donald ethics is one of the best recovery agents I have ever came across is reliable fast and trustworthy he is just too good at doing his job, I highly recommend him

[@adamsnuhu]

he can help you fixe your bypassed code he is amazing.

[@LadyGin2]

it's the most annoying thing anyone had ever thought of creating!! it only keeps me from accessing my own accounts!

[@dottotech]

You are wrong on every point. It keeps OTHERS from accessing your accounts.

[@pixfloyd1306]

The hacker can hack my phone and sim card remotely too, and get the 2FA verification from me.

[@rayn1ful]

2 factor authentication can be annoying.

[@dottotech]

So much more annoying than having an account compromised,

[@rayn1ful]

@@dottotech good point what but what do you do if you dont have a cell phone or for people that are not very tech savvy that dint grow up with this stuff? i think it should be a persons choice, i can look in the mirror and verify my own identity.

[@lishmansupport715]

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[@naimakbary6892]

The first five minutes were just bullshit, you could have jumped into the topic earlier. I stopped watching it because I felt you are going to keep talking useless things. And sure I gave a dislike to the video.

[@kraftuber]