Getting started with Google Authenticator

[emulsifryer]

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.

I agree with your idea but this could probably help for those who really wants to be more secured to their accounts. The reason why we need to used 2FA authentication because it is reliable and also only you can access in your account

[UserU]

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/

GA doesn't feature any backup though so the moment you lose your phone, you're screwed.

[logfiles]

GA doesn't feature any backup though so the moment you lose your phone, you're screwed.

Yup if you are lazy and careless you are screwed. Just as you are setting up your 2FA, They provide recovery codes but people always ignore the code. They come in handy when you need to recovery your account if you have lost your phone.

[UserU]

Yup if you are lazy and careless you are screwed. Just as you are setting up your 2FA, They provide recovery codes but people always ignore the code. They come in handy when you need to recovery your account if you have lost your phone.

I have a bunch of sites and now you mentioned it, I better go locate those backup codes now!

[jademaxsuy]

Access binance then go to account settings, locate security to find enable 2FA then copy the 16 digit code then save a back up or write it on a piece of paper then go to authy press the button near the magnifying glass  and press add account, Scan QR code or enter key manually (key=16 digits) then press Okay.

[scambust]

This is what I use and it runs offline too.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/authenticator/bhghoamapcdpbohphigoooaddinpkbai?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon

I have been using it for four years.

[TryNinja]

This is what I use and it runs offline too.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/authenticator/bhghoamapcdpbohphigoooaddinpkbai?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon

I have been using it for four years.

Well... if you are looking for security, I would really advise against using this or any other 2FA extension. It's not only very insecure as any virus can get your extension data files/2FA secret codes, but it's also useless if you are using in the same computer as you're typing the password. What is the point of 2FA if it's not really a 2-factor-authentication?

If all you want is a quick 2FA for services that require one (and you don't want to bother with it), then it's probably fine.

[logfiles]

This is what I use and it runs offline too.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/authenticator/bhghoamapcdpbohphigoooaddinpkbai?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon

I have been using it for four years.

I think a standalone app would be much better and also having it on multiple devices. Encrypted with a master password of course.

[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/

GA doesn't feature any backup though so the moment you lose your phone, you're screwed.

I know but like I said, I got my account 2FA protected in Binance and I can also access it in my PC.
So, if I lost my phone, I still have another option which is my PC.

[Tamilson]

This is what I use and it runs offline too.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/authenticator/bhghoamapcdpbohphigoooaddinpkbai?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon

I have been using it for four years.

I think a standalone app would be much better and also having it on multiple devices. Encrypted with a master password of course.

Why settle for GA when you can use Authy, I use GA before and when my friend lost his phone and got broke, good thing binance support is very responsive and got the account back. This is what I'm afraid of, to lose access to sites that I often use.

In GA there's no recovery back up but in Authy can encrypt a back up in the cloud so if you lost your phone you can still access those authy accounts from other device.

[clover12]

OP again. I am trying to load Authy into my binance account and it looks like it only uses Google Authenticator?? 

There is no options for Authy setup.  What am I doing wrong here?  When I went the GA route and inputed my Authy info, I get the error message "Binding failed"

[clover12]

Right now I only use a Password, Anti Phishing Code, and SMS Authentification.

I'd like to set up all of it, including Authy, and API.

[Harlot]

There are several step by step guides for setting up 2fa on Binance account there is even one included on the official support site of Binance. The thing you are feeling now is doubt and fear that you might lose your account when you messed up the process but to tell you honestly if you done all the things in the guide you won't need to worry about anything, just think of it as the next process for your account's safety and doing nothing now won't help you secure your account.

[Artemis3]

OP again. I am trying to load Authy into my binance account and it looks like it only uses Google Authenticator??  

There is no options for Authy setup.  What am I doing wrong here?  When I went the GA route and inputed my Authy info, I get the error message "Binding failed"

Authy (and any other 2fa) use the same config as Google Authenticator. You don't need separate setups, they are the same thing.

If you already had created the 2fa and just want to switch from GA to Authy, you need to use the backup 16 char code in Authy to recover your already active setup. Else you would need to disable 2fa and enable it again.

If you keep getting errors double check your phone time/date is correct.

In all sites the procedure is the same:

When you request 2FA, It generates a (backup) key which you must write-down somewhere and keep it very safe and then scan that qrcode (or input the key manually) in your 2FA app (here you can use GA, Authy or any other).

That is all. the site will now ask you your 2FA code which is the one your app is showing and keeps changing every minute or so.

[clover12]

There are several step by step guides for setting up 2fa on Binance account there is even one included on the official support site of Binance. The thing you are feeling now is doubt and fear that you might lose your account when you messed up the process but to tell you honestly if you done all the things in the guide you won't need to worry about anything, just think of it as the next process for your account's safety and doing nothing now won't help you secure your account.

Correctamundo. It is one diligent step at a time.  Tomorrow I should figure out how to set up the 2FA with Authy.

I just set up my White List (of the only wallets that can send funds out of Binance ) it goes to my Ledger Nano.  That seems decent... but what if I lost my phone?  Is the White List going to block me from sending funds out of Binance?

[DdmrDdmr]

<…> but what if I lost my phone?  Is the White List going to block me from sending funds out of Binance?

The whitelist is not related to your phone, but rather to the wallet addresses you can send them to, so losing your phone will not stop you from withdrawing your funds.

Since you are going to setup 2FA using Authy, just make sure that you keep an Authy backup in case of phone loss. You can even set it up on multiple devices, all sharing your access codes. For example, I have got it on my phone and ipad, and can use Authy on either of them to gain access to my 2FA protected accounts.

Check Authy’s website on how to do this. If I recall correctly, I installed Authy on my second device, used the same phone number as on my primary device upon registration, received an SMS password to use for my second device on my first device, and followed a couple more steps to unlock each 2FA token on the device (It requires creating a backup previously I believe). 

[DontSayLies]

A guide for someone who need .details to activate 2FA on Binance
https://coinsutra.com/google-authenticator-setup-guide/
And, more important step is never forget or too lazy and do not backup 2FA codes.
One more step, is after saving backup of 2FA, make sure that you test the backup to see it works for your account when you lost your phone or not.
If not, return to your Binance account profile, deactivate 2FA, then reactivate it and get new 2FA codes.
Then, reappyling those steps again till you see your 2FA backup codes work fine.

[Ipwich]

This is what I use and it runs offline too.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/authenticator/bhghoamapcdpbohphigoooaddinpkbai?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon

I have been using it for four years.

I think a standalone app would be much better and also having it on multiple devices. Encrypted with a master password of course.

Why settle for GA when you can use Authy, I use GA before and when my friend lost his phone and got broke, good thing binance support is very responsive and got the account back. This is what I'm afraid of, to lose access to sites that I often use.

In GA there's no recovery back up but in Authy can encrypt a back up in the cloud so if you lost your phone you can still access those authy accounts from other device.

This is what I actually meant, sorry for my previous posts, there was a little confusion on my part.
I'm using AUTHY for both my phone and my PC and they all sync with each other.

[Real14Hero]

Really confused what to do now.

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

if you have google authenticator QR code Backup ?

[DontSayLies]

if you have google authenticator QR code Backup ?

It is why I mentioned above that before activate 2FA, the 2FA codes should backup.
After backup, please remember to test the 2FA backup codes in assumed scenario in which you lost your phone, computer.
If those backup of 2FA works fine for you, it's time to start send money to your account.