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2FA Authentication Apps
Hola,
I'm glad that T-Mobile is supporting 2FA authentication but honestly a preset PIN and texted codes isn't secure enough, I would really like to be able to use a TOTP 2FA app like Google Authenticator. When will support for this be added?.
Gracias
¡Hola, @nxbrennan! Our security is always evolving, so we definitely appreciate your concern. At this point there's not a plan or timeline for time-based 2FA that we can share; but we're happy to pass the feedback on. Thank you for posting!
I found this answer on reddit and it worked for me: (thanks to JHyde2109!!)JHyde2109
Old post, but I was able to make changes for 2FA on my prepaid account by following something from this URL: https://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1928713-Any-way-to-stay-logged-into-T-mobile-account
> Login to TMo account then copy/paste:
> https://account.t-mobile.com/sap/v2/profile/security-dashboard
> After that it should give you option for text or 2FA code to login so you don't have to bother with texts
When you use SMS and your line has an issue (ESIM is stuck in transfer), you end up with zero way to contact Tmobile other than go into a store, can’t even log into the website to chat with support… ugh
*edited realizing 2fa is now available
if you mean shutting down the ability to receive short code then yes..that can be shut down on your line.
Google Authenticator only helps if SMS/Text verification code can be disabled/removed. Is that possible? I can't find any way to do this so far.
wowmyamigo wrote:
Please enable 2FA with Google Authenticator or Yubico
Google Authenticator for use with T-Mobile is now an option - https://community.t-mobile.com/accounts-services-4/feature-request-two-factor-google-authenticator-for-call-in-support-4717?postid=137523#post137523
reely wrote:
Hi, my operating system is not compatible with Google Authenticator. Is there any plan to set up Yubico as a 2FA app?
After the latest data breach, more security would be much appreciated!
Also requesting support for an Authenticator app called "Aegis".
Hi, my operating system is not compatible with Google Authenticator. Is there any plan to set up Yubico as a 2FA app?
After the latest data breach, more security would be much appreciated!
Please enable 2FA with Google Authenticator or Yubico
No plan or timeline. They are really invested in security, huh? More lip service, no action.
