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Important - You may not see this option as it yet available for all accounts. 1. Sign in to your Account Security page. 2. Next to "2-Step Verification," click Turn on 2SV. 3. Click Get started. 4. Select Authenticator app for your 2-step verification method.-To see this option, you'll need to have at least 2 recovery methods on your account . 5.
Use the Sign-in Helper to locate your username and regain access to your account by entering your recovery mobile number or alternate email address.; To manage and recover your account if you forget your password or username, make sure you have access to the recovery phone number or alternate email address you've added to your AOL account.
If there's something unusual about your sign in or recent activity, we'll ask you to go through another verification step after you've entered the correct password. This is an important security feature that helps to protect your account from unauthorized access.
When you get your Security Key back or get a new key, you can re-enable 2-Step Verification in your Account Security settings. Still need help? Call paid premium support at 1-800-358-4860 to get live expert help from AOL Customer Care.
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.
You may even use one with Duo Mobile for work. What those do is they generate a one-time use passcode that you would enter in addition to your username and passcode. Those are very safe.
Free and open source app for Android to manage your 2-step verification tokens. [1] Automatic backup to a location of your choosing No No No No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Apple Keychain: Native password manager on Apple devices. Not on tvOS. [2] Yes [3] Yes [4] Yes No Yes No No Apple Vision Pro Yes Yes Yes Unknown Unknown "Authenticator"
2-Step Verification with a Security Key A security key is a physical device that gets uniquely associated with your AOL account after you enable it. Discover how to enable, sign in with, and manage your security key.