caaee7a124
* Add back changes from prior to purge * Manually fix some invalid Liquid * Updoot render-content * Improve test messages to show correct output * Run el scripto * Pass the remaining test
2.9 KiB
title, intro, redirect_from, versions
| title | intro | redirect_from | versions | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| About two-factor authentication | Two-factor authentication, or 2FA, is an extra layer of security used when logging into websites or apps. 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. |
|
|
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 %}