How to protect your Fortnite, Instagram, Facebook or Google account using 2-step verification

To steal an account a complex process, as long as you have a strong password. However, if we look at the list of 2018 most popular passwords, we find that "123456", "qwerty" or "password" are still some of the most used.

Password should be strong, long, with few words or phrases and easy to remember. It is not important to include characters or unusual symbols. That should be enough for security, though you can stay a little further work to serve as a two-step process, better known by its 2FA.

It's also about how to enable 2-step verification

Put simply, 2FA system turn on our smartphone a security key. By using it, whenever you want to sign in to the service you will need to enter the password that will appear on the mobile phone and that expires after a few seconds, leaving the attacker with no opportunity to steal your bill. Don't know the password, but without the code you won't be able to access it (unless your mobile is stolen, of course).

This is a way of escape used in a multitude of popular works, from social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook to games like Fortnite. Let's take a look at how we can use it using Author, one of the most popular two-step services available on Android, iOS and desktop applications.

The first thing you have to do is download it and sign in. With it you need to add a mobile phone and an email account, in addition to the password you remember best (recommendation: use a password manager like LastPass to secure it all securely). When all is ready, press the "+" button to add an account.

You will see that it asks you to access the camera, and that's it The easiest way to use 2FA is to use QR codes. Each app has a procedure that you must follow to produce it and it is fast to do from a computer, even if you try to do it from a smartphone. Below you have some guidelines for the most popular services and platforms.

Social networks

Facebook

1. Very quick to access this link and sign in.
2. Press "Start."
3. Select "Authentication program."
4. The authors scan the QR code that appears or enter the six-digit code generated by the app on Facebook.

Instagram

1. In the mobile app, open the settings.
2. Go to "Privacy and security."
3. Search for "2-step verification."
4. Select "Start" and then "Request Confirmation."
5. Click on "Manually configure".
6. Copy the code displayed on the screen and paste it into the Author.
7. It will return a six-digit code that you must enter on Instagram.
8. You'll see that the recovery code comes back, make a screenshot and don't lose it! It helps to get an account when something happens with the Author.

On Twitter

1. Access and access this link.
2. Look for the option "Configure login credentials".
3. It will send an SMS to your mobile phone with the code you need to enter. If you do not have a mobile set, it will ask you to add it.
4. With that activated, go back to the settings screen and look for "Check your verification methods" (or press this link) directly.
5. Select "Mobile Security Plan."
6. Scan the QR code that will appear with Authory and enter the six-digit code on Twitter.
7. Now disable text messages from this link And voila, Authorized is fixed.

Internet platforms

Google

1. Access this link and sign in with your Google account.
2. Click "Try Now". You will receive a notification on your mobile phone asking when to sign in, press "Yes".
3. Insert your phone to get an account in case of failure and click on "Next".
4. You will receive an SMS to your mobile phone with the code, to enter it on the next screen.
5. You already have two steps to validate, but we want to use the app, not the SMS, so on the next screen skip down and look for "Verification Request". Select "Configure."
6. It will ask you which device you are using, iOS or Android. Select "Android."
7. A QR code will now appear.
8. Open the Author, scan the QR code and enter in Google the six-digit number that will appear.
9. Finally, on the 2-step Google verification screen, unselect "Google Message" and delete the phone number, thus only Authoric will work.

Amazon

1. Access this link and sign in with your Amazon account.
2. Click on "Get started".
3. Select "Verification Program."
4. Open Authory and scan the QR code.
5. Enter the six-digit code that will be generated and confirm it by clicking "Confirm code and proceed".
6. Enter your mobile number and check the "Skip verification" box.
7. On the next screen, scroll down until you are done and select "Activate".

Microsoft

1. Go to this link and sign in with your Microsoft account. Verily I say unto you: You must verify your identity by SMS.
2. When you're done, on the 2-step verification screen click on "Next".
3. It will ask you if you want to use Microsoft's own operating system, but we use Author, so click "Configure another authentication program".
4. Scan QR code with Authory and enter the six-digit code in Microsoft.
5. Save the recovery code to appear, press "Next" and when asked if you sync your email to any tool, select "Next" again.
6. Press "Finish."

Dropbox

1. Access this link and sign in with your Dropbbox account.
2. Check the "2-Step Verification" box.
3. From the two options, select "Use mobile application."
4. Scan the QR code with the Author, click on "Next" and enter the code generated by Dropbox.
5. Ready, authenticity allowed.

Instant messaging

WhatsApp

1. Open the WhatsApp app, go to "Settings" and select "Account."
2. Click on "2-Step Verification" and then "Get started".
3. Enter the six-digit code, most importantly, remember it correctly (not 123456).
4. Re-enter the following screen.
5. Enter an email It should be the one you use because it will be used to retrieve the code if you forget it.
6. Check it out and voila, 2FA activated.

Phone

1. Open the Telegraph, access the settings and select "Privacy and security".
2. Select "2-Step Verification."
3. Click on "Enter an additional password".
4. Enter a strong password but remember.
5. Then add a suggestion, something that is not so obvious maybe.
6. Enter your email to be sent a verification code and enter it into the Telegraph when you receive it.

Games

Fortnite

1. Access this link and sign in with your Epic Games account.
2. Scroll down and look for the "Activate authentication" button.
3. A QR code will appear, so open Authy and scan it.
4. Enter the six-digit code generated on the Epic Games website and voila.

These are just some of the most popular options, but almost any service or platform has the option of enabling 2-step verification. If the application you've been looking for isn't listed, try it Be responsible for security and / or privacy settings, Maybe I'm there. You can download Authoric from Google Play and the App Store.