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* Add back changes from prior to purge * Fix tip syntax * Revise conceptual introduction * Use variable * Revise "Further reading" * Link out * Add quotes * Add prerequisites * Move information out of note * Simplify language * Simplify further * Evergreenify * Tentatively remove section on overallocation * Relocate more information; clean up * Add permissions statement * Use 'enterprise account' * Cross-link * Update linked content * Mention pending invitations * Move section * Add introduction * Flesh out conceptual introduction * Remove "Further reading"; article in map topic * Version link out for GitHub.com only * Revert "Remove "Further reading"; article in map topic" This reverts commit 6cfa72825878b3ee0662baaf1a215c4974563232. * Remove correct section * Run the site data tag script * Fix typo * Remove quotes * Add missing word * Break optional steps into ordered list items * Add product; reorganize groupings * Rename article; use Microsoft terminology * Incorporate Winnie's feedback * Deduplicate the spaces * Simplify * Use consistent terminology * Revise introduction * Revise further * 🌲 * Incorporate more feedback from Winnie * Add permissions statement * Be explicit after all * Actually, no, no permissions statement * Fix typo * Add prerequisite for clarity Co-authored-by: Jason Etcovitch <jasonetco@github.com> Co-authored-by: Meg Bird <megbird@github.com>
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title, intro, redirect_from, versions
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| About two-factor authentication | {% data reusables.two_fa.about-2fa %} With 2FA, you have to log in with your username and password and provide another form of authentication that only you know or have access to. |
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For {% data variables.product.product_name %}, the second form of authentication is a code that's generated by an application on your mobile device{% if currentVersion == "free-pro-team@latest" %} or sent as a text message (SMS){% endif %}. After you enable 2FA, {% data variables.product.product_name %} generates an authentication code any time someone attempts to sign into your {% data variables.product.product_name %} account. The only way someone can sign into your account is if they know both your password and have access to the authentication code on your phone.
{% data reusables.two_fa.after-2fa-add-security-key %}
You can also configure additional recovery methods in case you lose access to your two-factor authentication credentials. For more information on setting up 2FA, see "Configuring two-factor authentication" and "Configuring two-factor authentication recovery methods."
We strongly urge you to enable 2FA for the safety of your account, not only on {% data variables.product.product_name %}, but on other websites and apps that support 2FA. You can enable 2FA to access {% data variables.product.product_name %} and {% data variables.product.prodname_desktop %}.
For more information, see "Accessing {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} using two-factor authentication."
Two-factor authentication recovery codes
{% data reusables.two_fa.about-recovery-codes %} For more information, see "Recovering your account if you lose your 2FA credentials."
{% if currentVersion == "free-pro-team@latest" %}
{% warning %}
Warning: {% data reusables.two_fa.support-may-not-help %} For more information, see "Recovering your account if you lose your 2FA credentials."
{% endwarning %}
{% endif %}
Requiring two-factor authentication in your organization
Organization owners can require that organization members{% if currentVersion == "free-pro-team@latest" %}, billing managers,{% endif %} and outside collaborators use two-factor authentication to secure their personal accounts. For more information, see "Requiring two-factor authentication in your organization."
{% data reusables.two_fa.auth_methods_2fa %}