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  2. Add or disable 2-step verification for extra security - AOL Help

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    1. Sign in to your Account Security page. 2. Next to "2-Step Verification," click Turn on 2SV. 3. Click Get started. 4. Select Authenticator app for your 2-step verification method.-To see this option, you'll need to have at least 2 recovery methods on your account . 5. Click Continue. 6. Scan the QR code using your authenticator app. 7. Click ...

  3. Fix problems with third-party mail applications - AOL Help

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    Find your application's "Email Accounts" or "Account Settings" section, select your AOL Mail account, then update to your new password. If you've activated 2-step verification for your AOL account, you'll need to generate and use an "app password" to access AOL Mail from these apps.

  4. Delete security questions from your account - AOL Help

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    Delete security questions from your account It's possible to remove security questions as recovery info on your account by deleting them from your Account Information page. It's more secure to add an email address or phone number to verify and secure your account.

  5. Multi-factor authentication - Wikipedia

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    Account recovery typically bypasses mobile-phone two-factor authentication. [2] [failed verification] Modern smartphones are used both for receiving email and SMS. So if the phone is lost or stolen and is not protected by a password or biometric, all accounts for which the email is the key can be hacked as the phone can receive the second factor.

  6. What's a six-digit verification code — and why you should ...

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    Six-digit verification codes are a form of two-factor authentication, a process that helps keep your important online accounts secure. For example, you might get a text message or email with a six ...

  7. Help:Two-factor authentication - Wikipedia

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    Copy the "Two-factor authentication secret key" from "Step 2" of the setup page and paste it into the "otp" field in KeeWeb. Press ↵ Enter on your keyboard. Go back to the 2FA enrollment page. Write down the scratch codes from "Step 3" and keep them in a secure location. In KeeWeb, click on "otp" to copy the 6-digit verification code.

  8. Reauthenticate your AOL Mail account in third-party email ...

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    Tap Delete Account. You'll see a message that deleting the account will remove its data from your device. Tap Delete Account to confirm you'd like to remove your account.-Your AOL Mail account will no longer be in your list of Mail accounts. On the Accounts screen, tap Add Account. Tap AOL. Enter your AOL username and tap Next.

  9. How to stop scammers from coming after your verification ...

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    Keep the code private, use it to log in, then delete it. If you’re worried there's a problem with your account, reach out directly to the entity that houses your account (bank, credit union ...