Instagram has added two-factor authentication with third-party applications

News Technologies / by admin / December 19, 2019

Now it is possible to reliably protect your account by using special programs like Google Authenticator.

The new version of Instagram developers have offered an alternative to the two-factor authentication via SMS.

Two-factor authentication adds another step in the process of authorization - enter the same password is not enough. Typically, this step involves sending a code via SMS, but it can also be done through third-party applications. Now it is possible, and Instagram.

To enable two-factor authentication, you must go to "Settings» → «Two-Factor Authentication» → «Application for authentication." Then, each time you want to log in, it is necessary to obtain a special code in the selected application.

The classic way to do authentication through SMS not ideal. For example, the phone may not be hand or attackers redirect messages and gain access to your account. So you should take care of their own security and to take advantage of a new feature.

Remember, this is not the only new feature in Instagram lately. The company recently

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He added to subscribe to a person if it is near, by scanning a special tag.

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