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

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  • 3
    9y
    Store recovery codes in a cookie jar 😄
  • 1
    9y
    I went on holiday for a month and this was within the first week. I only had codes handy for Google itself @olezhka
  • 1
    9y
    @marens101 yeah, I get now. I lost my github account due to 2fa too at some point... Condolences!!
  • 1
    9y
    Store the recovery code and secrets. It is indeed shitty to lose it, but normally you are able to recover it.
  • 3
    9y
    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.
  • 0
    9y
    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.
  • 2
    9y
    Or add your phone number to receive an sms with the code.
  • 0
    9y
    @CoffeeAndHate I do, but what about those services without that option?
  • 0
    9y
    @lithiex I store them on an encrypted hard drive at home, but I couldn't get to that on holiday.
  • 0
    9y
    @wiredgecko I tried Authy awhile back, but it never worked properly on my phone.
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