First, turn on two-factor authentication for the account. You'll get a QR code or setup key. Next, open the Google Authenticator app and tap the plus sign. Record the 2FA code/key. Whenever you're ...

Google Replacing SMS With QR Codes for Gmail Authentication Instead of receiving an SMS, a QR code will be sent to your phone to verify your Gmail account.

SMS two-factor authentication is no longer available on Twitter, unless you pay for Twitter Blue. Fortunately, if your an iPhone user, there's a better option anyway.

Can the QR code replace user names and passwords? Verizon Enterprise thinks so -- at least for some companies looking at two-factor authentication.

Eventually, you’ll see a pop-up window displaying a QR code. You will need to scan the QR code in your authenticator app to connect it to your Twitter account.

Another major reason Google is considering switching to QR code authentication is that users may not have access to their registered phone numbers when they want to log in to Gmail.

HomeKit HomeKit in iOS 11: Sprinklers & faucets, QR code & NFC setup, improved latency, software authentication & more Jordan Kahn | Jun 7 2017 - 10:32 am PT 0 Comments ...