Two factor impossible to switch off
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tjfs
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Surely it should be possible to turn off two factor authentication if you are still logged in?
Tim
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Hi tjfs,
Thanks for posting.
This can only be deactivated with a 2-factor code. Otherwise if the software is accidentally left open, it would be possible to remove @-FA, change the password and username all in one go therefore hijacking an account.
Because of this, the code or recovery key is required to deactivate this.
-Scotty
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I can see the thinking but there really should be a backup method as other sites have such as texting or emailing your address. I'm faced with having to move all my machines to a new address.0
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"nearly all accounts that offer these superior 2FA options also use text-messaging as a required backup"
Source: The Economist magazine0