Google Authenticator on iPhone
0:08, You know that it’s a good thing I checked the episode numbers before recording todays episode, listen to learn why.
0:27, Did you listen to the episode recorded about 1Password? This is the AOTD15, 1Password recorded thanks to Damashe and when I was typing these notes up I remember we also chatted about 1Password on DM7
0:30, TLDL:
leverage 1Password to generate unique passwords for all your accounts around the web.
1:00, todays app will give you a chance to leverage 2-factor authentication to keep your online accounts with unique passwords extra secure.
n todays app of the day, we will discuss the Google Authenticator app for 2-factor verification.
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1:30, what is google authenticator?
Google Authenticator works with 2-Step Verification for your Google Account to provide an additional layer of security when signing in.
Google Authenticator on the App Store
Note about Google Authenticator
Later on in todays podcast i’ll link to a post to help you set this up with word-press. Though the description states that it allows you 2-factor authentication to your google account, this app in fact does work with 3rd parties.
2:00, text 2-factor isn’t secure, This is why you shouldn’t use texts for two-factor authentication – The Verge
2:50, 1 little work does go into setting your Google Authenticator app up on iPhone, but it’s not a very hard process. Just some simple direction following.
3:00, My favorite word-press plugin for 2-Factor on word-press thanks to Damashe is WordPress 2 Factor Authentication – miniOrange check it out to secure your site further.
3:15, of course Your Own Pay is hosted on WordPress, DUH!
to log into word-press now for my account you need:
- username
- Password
- and a 6 digit code I generate from my iPhone every 30 seconds
3:30, 2-Factor authentication should be enabled on all the accounts you can turn it on with