2fa

Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second lock to your account — even if a hacker gets your password, they still can’t get in without the code sent to your phone or generated by an app

📌 Tip 12 of 72 🏷️ 2fa 👶 Ages 3–5

Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second lock to your account — even if a hacker gets your password, they still can’t get in without the code sent to your phone or generated by an app.

Enable 2FA on your most important accounts first: email, gaming platforms, and any account that stores payment information.

It takes about two minutes to set up and dramatically reduces the risk of account takeover.

💬 Talk to your kid about this

Ask your child: "Why do you think websites ask for a second code? What would happen if someone got that code?"

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