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  2. 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 ...

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

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    6. Scan the QR code using your authenticator app. 7. Click Continue. 8. Enter the code shown in your authenticator app. 9. Click Done. Sign in with 2-step for authenticator app. 1. Sign in to your AOL account with your password. 2. Enter the verification code shown in your authenticator app. 3. Click Verify.

  4. Create and manage 3rd-party app passwords - AOL Help

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    To access your AOL Mail account on these apps, you'll need to generate and use an app password. An app password is a randomly generated code that gives a non-AOL app permission to access your AOL account. You'll only need to provide this code once to sign in to your 3rd party email app.

  5. 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.

  6. 2-Step Verification with a Security Key - AOL Help

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    Sign in and go to the AOL Account security page.; Under "2-Step Verification," click Turn on.; Click Security Key.; Follow the onscreen steps to add your Security Key. Add additional recovery methods in case your Security Key is lost.

  7. Multi-factor authentication - Wikipedia

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    Two-factor authentication in web applications are especially susceptible to phishing attacks, particularly in SMS and e-mails, and, as a response, many experts advise users not to share their verification codes with anyone, [36] and many web application providers will place an advisory in an e-mail or SMS containing a code. [37] Multi-factor ...

  8. Google Authenticator - Wikipedia

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    Google Authenticator is a software-based authenticator by Google.It implements multi-factor authentication services using the time-based one-time password (TOTP; specified in RFC 6238) and HMAC-based one-time password (HOTP; specified in RFC 4226), for authenticating users of software applications.

  9. Why am I asked to verify my account after signing in?

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    You may be prompted to get a verification code at your recovery phone number or recovery email address for any of the following reasons: