Have you secured your GMX Mail account with two-factor authentication? This protects you from hackers and account theft. We explain the setup.
If hackers capture the password for your GMX Mail account or get the password in some other way, you have a big problem. Then those responsible can not only take over your account, but also have access to your private data and, in the worst case, can even gain access to banking services and shopping accounts for which you have registered with your GMX address.
The consequences can be devastating. To prevent such cases, e-mail services like GMX offer you to set up two-factor authentication. The password alone is no longer enough for the hackers to log into your account. Additionally, they would need a code sent to your cell phone. How to set up two-factor authentication:
We help you with starting problems with the free e-mail service. We’ll tell you how to create an account with GMX Mail and how you can then use the login to access your account.
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