Two-factor authentication ("Yandex"). How to disable two-factor authentication

Many users, whose activities are connected with making money on the Internet or storing important information on the network, try to protect their accounts from hacking and stealing confidential data.

Of course, a complex password, including numbers and letters, as well as special characters, is quite reliable, but the maximum effect is provided by two-factor authentication.

However, not everyone knows about this option to protect their accounts, and this despite the fact that today more and more services (postal, social networks, etc.) offer to take advantage of this opportunity.

What is two-factor authentication?

So, what kind of protection is it? In fact, you've already met with 2-step verification. For example, when you are going to perform any operation with money on the WebMoney site, then, in addition to your login and password, you will need to provide a confirmation code that will come to your mobile phone.

In other words, two-factor authentication is the second key to your account. If you activate this option, for example, in Evernote (such an option is available), then the attacker who managed to pick up the password for this note service will face another problem - the requirement to specify a one-time code that comes to your phone number. It is worth noting that in the event of an attempt to hack into an account, you will receive SMS, and you will be able to change the password instantly.

Agree that this is a very convenient option, using which you will less worry about the loss of personal information.

Where is it better to use?

Certainly, some users may object, arguing that two-stage authentication is too many "superfluous movements", and in general, it is intended for paranoid who all the time seems to be being followed by someone.

Perhaps they are in some ways right. For example, it is not necessary for social networks to use this method of protection. Although here you can argue. As a rule, attackers try to crack accounts of administrators of popular "public". And you, most likely, also would not like to once notice that your account in one of the "social networks" was hacked and on the "Wall" there are absolutely indecent photos.

As for other services, for example, two-factor authentication "Yandex" allows you to safely store your registration data from payment systems (PayPal, "Webmoney" and others) or letters containing sensitive information.

Protect your Google Account

One of the most popular services today is Google. It is here that you can register yourself an e-mail box, store documents on Google-disk, create a free blog or channel on "Youtube", which will then be able to bring you profit.

In order for users to be sure of the security of documents stored in the mail or disk, they are offered two-factor authentication of Google. To activate it, you must log in to your account.

Now, opening, for example, a mailbox, pay attention to the avatar in the upper right corner. Click on it and go to My Account. Here you need the "Security and Login" section, namely the "Sign in to Google Account" link.

On the right you will see the option "2-Step Verification", where you need to click the arrow to activate it. A window opens, in which you are interested in the button "Proceed with setting up". Enter your password and follow the instructions.

Two-factor authentication "Yandex"

"Yandex" also offers its users a lot of useful services. In addition to cloud storage of information on Yandex.Disk, you can create yourself an electronic wallet, where you will withdraw money earned on the Internet.

And, of course, Yandex did not stay aside and also offers its users to use two-factor authentication to protect documents stored in the mailbox.

To enable it, you will need to perform a few simple steps. Log in to your account and click LMB on the profile photo (right in the upper corner). In the drop-down menu, select "Passport". A window opens in which you need to go to the link "Access Control". Set the slider to the ON position. You will be transferred to the page where you need to click the "Start setup" button. Now go through 4 stages of activation of two-factor protection.

Social network VKontakte"

If you are an active user of the social network in question, then you will most likely be interested in what is the two-factor authentication of VKontakte.

As mentioned above, attackers usually try to access the accounts of "admins" of popular groups. But this is not always so, because it can be interested in personal correspondence of a well-known person on the Internet.

It is worth noting that some users this method of protection of the account with time begins to cause irritation, as it requires constant input of a secret code, except for the login and password. In such cases, you need to know how to disable two-factor authentication. However, first we will understand with the activation of this option.

In fact, it turns on two-step authentication is very simple. Select My Settings, and then click the Security tab. In the "Confirm entry" section, click the "Connect" button. Now consistently meet all requirements.

Disabling two-factor authentication

In order to deactivate two-stage protection in Yandex, you will need to go back to your Passport by clicking on the avatar. After that, open the "Access Control" section and set the slider to the "Off" position.

Conclusion

Now you know what double-loop authentication is and why it's needed. Using this or that service, you can activate this additional protection or refuse such an opportunity.

Of course, in some cases, it is strongly recommended that you enable 2-step verification. For example, when registering with WebMoney, you indicated a mail from Yandex. Working on the Internet, you can become a victim of hackers who hack into your mailbox and will have access to an electronic wallet. To prevent this from happening, it is better to set a strong password and attach an e-mail to the phone. Thus, you can react quickly if you are attempted to hack.

Well, as for various social networks, then, if you use them only to communicate with friends, two-stage authentication can not be included.