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Download an authenticator app from the Google Play Store or App Store. Popular authenticator apps include Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, LastPass Authenticator, and Authy. Enable 2-step for authenticator app. Important - You may not see this option as it yet available for all accounts. 1. Sign in to your Account Security page. 2 ...
A security key is a physical device that gets uniquely associated with your AOL account after you enable it. Each time you sign in with your password, you'll be prompted to approve access to your account using your key. This prevents anyone who doesn't have your security key device from gaining access to your account.
Open the Settings app on your iOS device. Scroll to the bottom of the Settings screen and tap Apps. Tap Mail. Tap Mail Accounts. Tap your AOL Mail account. Tap Re-enter Password. Enter your AOL username. Enter your AOL password. If prompted, choose where to receive a verification code, then enter your verification code and tap Next.
In "Step 2" of the setup page, there is a box with a pattern which you have to point your device's camera toward. (Your device might ask you for permission to use the camera first.) If you can't scan the QR code, you can enter the "Two-factor authentication secret key" from "Step 2" of the setup page into the app, which gives you the same result.
A more safer version, or a safer version rather, is one that uses an authenticator app. Now, those are made by the likes of Microsoft or Google. You may even use one with Duo Mobile for work.
The Google Authenticator app for Android was originally open source, but later became proprietary. [11] Google made earlier source for their Authenticator app available on its GitHub repository; the associated development page stated: "This open source project allows you to download the code that powered version 2.21 of the application.
SAASPASS Authenticator [10] Cross-platform 2FA Authenticator with TOTP & HOTP generator with sharing capabilities and password manager integration. Multiple device support, Mobile app and web access with multiple backup capabilities. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Google Authenticator: Yes No No No Yes Yes No No No No No No No
Entering a password to sign in to your AOL account can sometimes feel like a hassle, especially if you forget it. If your smart device is enabled with biometric authenticators like a fingerprint sensor or facial recognition technology, you can sign in with ease. Enable biometric sign in