Two-Factor Verification!

[Katrina Elisse Caudle]

Hey folks!

I was wondering if anyone has had an problems with the Google two-factor verification?

I set one up for my Blockchain account and it worked great for a few days. Then, suddenly it stopped working saying the number was incorrect. I ended up removing the two-factor with little difficulty using Blockchain's system but I'm curious if this has happened to anyone else?

[DeathAndTaxes]

Was it the android app on a smartphone?  The OTP is time based.   The only time I have seen an issue like that is when the smartphone's time gets out of sync.

[Katrina Elisse Caudle]

Oh hey! It was the Google Authenticator app for iPhone, so maybe it was something similar. Do you know how to re-sync it?

[Benny]

I find the 2 factor system really secure with Blcokchain.info.

Some smart cookie (Me!) accidentally set 2 factor on and didn't save the secret key before it disappeared. Luckily I got my account re-set.

[Marvalo]

To re-sync it, just go into your mobile's setting and make sure it's set to automatically update the time (from an internet server).  That should fix any time delay problems.

[GoodGeorge]

you can message Mr. piuk about this as he is the operator of blockchain.info, but he is quite unresponsive...

[Katrina Elisse Caudle]

Thanks folks!

[DarkBet]

Hey folks!

I was wondering if anyone has had an problems with the Google two-factor verification?

I set one up for my Blockchain account and it worked great for a few days. Then, suddenly it stopped working saying the number was incorrect. I ended up removing the two-factor with little difficulty using Blockchain's system but I'm curious if this has happened to anyone else?

Ohh I didnt know blockchain had that possibility, will definitively check that out! thanks

[behindtext]

i wouldn't recommend using "2-factor" auth if it doesn't use a device that is not your phone.

a yubikey is ideal for cheap 2nd factor.