Getting started with Google Authenticator

[clover12]

I am setting upp Google Auth for my Binance account.

How does this thing work?

I put in my email address
It makes a code in blue and flashed red colored.
What next?
Where do I input the code?

 

[DdmrDdmr]

Have you read the 2FA guidelines? (see https://support.binance.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000433432-Google-2FA-Guideline)

If you still have not fully set it up yet, take a look at Authy as opposed to Google Authenticator. I used the latter at first, until I discovered that it lacked inherent backup features, and swithched to Authy because of it.

[clover12]

Have you read the 2FA guidelines? (see https://support.binance.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000433432-Google-2FA-Guideline)

If you still have not fully set it up yet, take a look at Authy as opposed to Google Authenticator. I used the latter at first, until I discovered that it lacked inherent backup features, and swithched to Authy because of it.

Ah ok. Do anybody else prefer Authy before this Google authenticate?

[Jet Cash]

I use Google Auth to check my BAT wallet. It's pretty easy to use if you follow the instructions.

[clover12]

Really confused what to do now.

If I lose my phone my Binance account is not accessible???

[DdmrDdmr]

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Not until you recover your account, by following the procedure: https://support.binance.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003585911-How-to-Reset-Google-2FA.

That’s why I mentioned above that it is better to take a couple of hours to read through this sort of information.

As far as I’m aware, people do not have a hard time recovering their 2FA protected Binance account. HitBTC is another matter, since the amount of verification information that they require at HitBTC normally entails retrieving your TX IDs from/to HitBTC. But that is a different site …

I suggested Authy before, after thinking ahead at the time, and trying to anticipate scenarios where one loses the 2FA device. That is what made me switch to it, although I’m sure one could always argue that they do not want their 2FA codes on an online backup, even if they are encrypted.

2FA should make you feel safer, but you need to consider the safety of the 2FA device itself. Anyhow, read slowly through the 2FA recovery process I linked before. You’ll see what Binance requires and, eventually, worst case scenario on Binance, it comes down to performing a type of KYC again and waiting some hours.

Edit: Also, just to be on the safe side, and seeing your insecurity, I would recommend that you don’t engage in PMs with anyone volunteering to help you, if they do. It’s best to keep it out in public on the forum.

Edit: Both OP's post asking where a given URL was the site to download Authy from, and my reply, quoting the site, have been deleted. Perhaps we should spend less time on the forum trying to help out.

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[clover12]

If i was to guage my feeling of safety with all this stuff on a scale from 1 to 10 with 1 being the least safe

I am about a 3 

[JeromeTash]

If i was to guage my feeling of safety with all this stuff on a scale from 1 to 10 with 1 being the least safe

I am about a 3 

Or perhaps don't use 2FA and then one day when you wake up and discover that you account has been compromised then maybe you would reconsider changing your safety scale when using authy or google authentication.

DdmrDdmr has tried all he can to provide you with some guideline and links to them. I suggest you take your time and read them
As a person whose account has even been compromised before, you won't see it coming until one day, you wake up to a terrifying experiencing

[leowonderful]

2FA's definitely not perfect, but it does provide you security against a hacker that has your login username and password on a site like an exchange. There's really no way to completely eliminate the possibility of an account you own getting hacked, but 2FA's easy to set up once you get the hang of it and it provides a good deal of security at essentially no cost.

With Authy, you don't have to manually contact the exchange or service you're using if you were to lose the device that you have your 2FA accounts on, as Authy allows you to backup and view your 2FA backup codes, and you can also access your Authy accounts on multiple devices instead of just one. Both Authy and Google Auth are compatible with 2FA; it's your choice in the end, but I keep most of my 2FA accounts on Authy.

[Potato Chips]

If i was to guage my feeling of safety with all this stuff on a scale from 1 to 10 with 1 being the least safe

I am about a 3 

Learn and practice good habits in securing your 2fa or your account rather, and you'll eventually build confidence 'cause you did the best that you could, but ofc I'm not expecting a 10. You may feel overwhelmed, but its gonna be worth it.

You're prolly fine as long as you safely store your backup codes in at least 2 places and have an app which lets you back-up. If you don't like authy as it does online backup, andOTP lets you save in your local storage.

[bernardos]

There is no reason to worry about google authenticator. But if you are that sort of person who losses or brakes his phone often it can be a bit of a problem for you. Just keep your phone safe and so will the app that protects your funds on it be.

[harizen]

If i was to guage my feeling of safety with all this stuff on a scale from 1 to 10 with 1 being the least safe

I am about a 3 

You won't learn if you will not help yourself. Remove doubts and move forward.

Peoples above gave you good responses.

What you must to do now is to follow it. READ READ READ.

[Hivalley]

If i was to guage my feeling of safety with all this stuff on a scale from 1 to 10 with 1 being the least safe
I am about a 3 

As long as your careful with its details and make sure you alone handles your phone, I do not think you should be having any problem using it.
It's a feature everyone should have, at least anyone who takes security very serious.
Make sure your careful and not careless with your phone after you must have enabled this
Spread your codes also, so should incase something happens,you will be able to retrieve

[clover12]

You won't learn if you will not help yourself. Remove doubts and move forward.

Peoples above gave you good responses.

What you must to do now is to follow it. READ READ READ.
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Fair enuff.  I have printed these replies (and  the links) a will read them tonight.  Thanx

[Artemis3]

Really confused what to do now.

If I lose my phone my Binance account is not accessible???

You should use Authy instead as that backups to the cloud and lets you move to another device or even the PC using a Chromium based browser.

If you insist on using GA, you must be aware that, there is a 16 char "key" which is shown before activation, that's your only backup, and has to be done for each and every site you enable 2fa.

While some sites allow to "reset" or turn off 2fa, some don't (or require the 2fa code to deactivate). It is quite possible to lose access to your account if your phone with GA is lost.

Any site what mentions "2fa" can be used with Authy, even if the instructions say "Google Authenticator".

It is impossible to backup GA database without rooting your phone.

[Erickan]

Really confused what to do now.

If I lose my phone my Binance account is not accessible???

First you need to read the rules carefully when using 2FA security, you must backup your private key to avoid losing your phone. In case you lose your phone you can still reinstall 2FA when you have private key, you can also backup to many different phones. I also use Binance which is very safe and easy to use 2FA security with Google Authentiacor. You should know how to use it before setting up.

[mrdeposit]

I am setting upp Google Auth for my Binance account.

How does this thing work?

I put in my email address
It makes a code in blue and flashed red colored.
What next?
Where do I input the code?

 

After you save the changes, you will type the renewed codes every 30 seconds in the program after the password each time you login to Binance. But, definitely save the recovery password somewhere. Because when you change the device and in other cases it will be necessary.

[joniboini]

Whatever apps that you choose, just keep in mind that there's a risk you'll lose your device. It should be better to keep the backup offline, even though you already use Authy. Store it in a safe place where you're the only one who knows about it. Better safe than sorry.

[kingpin4321]

Really confused what to do now.

If I lose my phone my Binance account is not accessible???

You have been giving relevant suggestions already I don't see any use of your confusion.
Did you not open your binance account with an email or something for verification. If you have your password and your phone is backed up then I think you would be fine

[Ipwich]

Really confused what to do now.

If I lose my phone my Binance account is not accessible???

Read all the suggestions and don't forget to use google.
If you have a computer you can also access it so even if you lose your phone, there's no problem with that.
I have my 2FA sync in my computer so everytime I add 2FA in any of my accounts online, it will reflect to my other device.

Here's a complete guide you can follow that I saw in the net using google - https://authy.com/guides/binance/