What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?

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What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?

  • two different authentication factors are used for verification
  • two different passwords are used for verification
  • the password undergoes two hashing functions
  • two passwords undergo two separate hashing functions

Explanation: Two-factor authentication (2FA), sometimes referred to as two-step verification, is a security process in which users provide two different authentication factors to verify themselves.

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