After you enable this feature, whenever you begin a session, you should follow these steps:
Enter username and password.
After we validate your username and password, you will receive a SMS with a token.
Enter the received token.
After you enable 2 step authentication, you can use this feature for:
- Set devices as trusted: Whenever you start a session, define the device browser as trusted and eliminate the need to enter the security code each time you use this browser.
- Define a security mobile phone: use this second mobile phone number in order to receive the security code in case you aren’t able to receive it on your main phone number.
- Create backup codes: use this codes in case you don’t have access to your main and backup mobile phone. Keep the secure codes safe, as they can only be used once.
If you prefer, you can easily disable this additional security, in your profile.
Here are some of the best practices to assure the protection of your data:
- Always keep an updated operating system on your computer, tablet or smartphone.
- Always use an antivirus and antispyware applications with updated network firewall systems.
- Never install applications from unknown sources or unlicensed.
- Always check the links you receive on your email, before entering private data such as your mobile phone or bank data.
- Avoid using shared, public or other people’s computer.
- If you use shared or public computers always be sure you have logged off your session on the website when you finish using it.
- Keep your smartphone or tablet always locked.