What is an authenticator code?

The app (iOS/Android) generates a random code used to verify your identity when you’re logging into various services. The code can technically be sent to your phone via text message every time— but the Google Authenticator app provides an extra level of security.

What is the Google Authenticator secret key?

The secret key (seed) is a unique 16 or 32 character alphanumeric code which is generated during the token enrollment. It is used to generate OTPs – one time passwords. The server and Google Authenticator both know the same secret key and based on it they generate the same OTPs.

How do I get the secret MFA?

Determine whether the MFA app supports QR codes, and then do one of the following:

From the wizard, choose Show QR code, and then use the app to scan the QR code.
In the Manage MFA Device wizard, choose Show secret key, and then type the secret key into your MFA app.

What is a 2FA secret?

The secret (or the seed) is the value upon which the One-time Password OTP. It’s essential for you (or rather, your password generator, and in your case your Google Authenticator) to know that secret value. It’s essential that both you and server know that value.

What are valid MFA options on AWS?

You can enable MFA for IAM users or the AWS account root user….What is MFA?

Virtual MFA devices. A software app that runs on a phone or other device and emulates a physical device.
U2F security key. A device that you plug into a USB port on your computer.
Hardware MFA device.
SMS text message-based MFA.

Does Amazon have 2 factor authentication?

You can set up two-factor authentication on Amazon to keep your personal info, credit cards, and transactions secure if someone gets your password. Amazon refers to two-factor authentication as two-step verification, and you can find the settings in the “Login & security” section of your Amazon account page.

Why is Amazon asking for two-step verification?

To make sure only you and authorized users have access to your Amazon account, we may ask you to complete an extra step when you sign in. “Multi-factor authentication” happens when your sign-in activity looks different because you’ve cleared your cookies, or you’re signing in from a new browser, device, or location.

Why is Amazon Prime asking for a code?

During registration, you may see a request to enter a unique security code in addition to your password as part of the Two-Step Verification process. This process adds an extra layer of security when logging into your account. You’ll typically see this request on untrusted computers and devices.

Can I turn off 2 step verification Amazon?

To disable Two-Step Verification: In Your Account, select Login & security. Select Edit beside Two-Step Verification (2SV) Settings. Select Disable beside Two-Step Verification. Enter the code sent to your phone number, or generated through the authenticator app.

Why am I not getting my Amazon OTP?

If you’re still unable to receive the code, try clearing your cache and cookies and restarting your browser. If this doesn’t work, you’ll need to select the shipping address that matches the billing address of record on your account with the service provider.

What is opt in Amazon?

Amazon’s New Buyer-Seller Messaging Opt Out Feature. In March 2017, Amazon.com introduced a new opt out feature to their buyer-seller messaging system that facilitates communication between buyers and sellers. If a buyer has chosen to “opt out of unsolicited messages”, Amazon will block messages to that buyer.

What is the meaning of OPT?

to make a choice

Why is Amazon forcing me to change my password 2020?

In time for the busiest online shopping season of the year, Amazon has forced the reset of a number of user passwords because of a security concern, according to a ZDNet report. We have corrected the issue to prevent this exposure,” according to ZDNet.

Why is Amazon asking me to change my password 2020?

No you’re WRONG Amazon asked you to change your password because you were hacked and your information (email and password) we’re found online by Amazon. They most likely found your information for sale on a hackers website. I’m going through this now.