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jazzman
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3 months ago
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I'm confused about two factor authentication.....

I have a security question. I use a Mac computer and access 1Password through the Safari extension. I open 1Password on my keyboard with my finger. Then, let's say I open one of my important accounts...
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    jazzman
    3 months ago

    Hi @ 1P_Dave,

    Thanks, Dave. I've got it now.

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1P_Dave
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3 months ago

Hello jazzman​! 👋

Thanks for the question! Two-factor authentication refers to the need to provide two different factors (for example, a password and then a second one-time password) when signing into a specific website. The scenario that you describe would not fit the definition of two-factor authentication since you're just signing in to the website using a single factor: your password for the website. 

If you'd like to learn more about two-factor authentication and enable it for your accounts then you can read more here: 


Let me know if you have any questions. 

-Dave