googleauthenticator - The annoying thing about using Google Authenticator for everything 2FA, when your phone factory resets itself, you lose - devRant

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olezhka

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7y

Store recovery codes in a cookie jar 😄
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marens101

148

7y

I went on holiday for a month and this was within the first week. I only had codes handy for Google itself @olezhka
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olezhka

2576

7y

@marens101 yeah, I get now. I lost my github account due to 2fa too at some point... Condolences!!
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lithiex

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7y

Store the recovery code and secrets. It is indeed shitty to lose it, but normally you are able to recover it.
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Fradow

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7y

Your phone should be part of your backup strategy too. The infos on it are too valuable to not be.

Be safe, use the 3-2-1 backup strategy.
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wiredgecko

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7y

Try Authy. It does sync between devices so there is an element of exposure to the world but you can secure it with a password.

When you install on a new device or on a reformatted device, it syncs all your 2FA profiles.
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CoffeeAndHate

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7y

Or add your phone number to receive an sms with the code.
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marens101

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7y

@CoffeeAndHate I do, but what about those services without that option?
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marens101

148

7y

@lithiex I store them on an encrypted hard drive at home, but I couldn't get to that on holiday.
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marens101

148

7y

@wiredgecko I tried Authy awhile back, but it never worked properly on my phone.

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