What is Multifactor Authentication

Multifactor authentication (MFA) is an electronic authentication method that requires the user to provide two or more verification factors to gain access to a website or application. The verification factors are usually something the user knows (such as a password or a PIN), something the user has (such as a smartphone or a security key), or something the user is (such as a fingerprint or a facial recognition).

MFA is important because it helps protect your data and applications from unauthorized access. If someone steals or guesses your password, they still need another factor to sign in as you. This makes it harder for hackers to compromise your accounts and reduces the risk of identity theft, phishing, and other cyberattacks.

How to enable MFA on your accounts and applications?

Different online services may have different ways of enabling MFA on your accounts and applications. You should check the settings or preferences of each service you use and look for options such as “two-step verification”, “two-factor authentication”, or “multifactor authentication”. Some common examples are:

• Amazon: You can use Amazon’s Two-Step Verification to add an extra layer of security to your Amazon account. You can choose from text messages, voice calls, security keys, Google Prompt, or the Google Authenticator app. To enable Two-Step Verification on your Amazon account, follow the steps in this guide.

• Google: You can use Google’s 2-Step Verification to protect your Google account. You can choose from text messages, voice calls, security keys, Google Prompt, or the Google Authenticator app. To enable 2-Step Verification on your Google account, follow the steps in this guide.

• Facebook: You can use Facebook’s two-factor authentication to protect your Facebook account. You can choose from text messages, third-party authentication apps, security keys, or recovery codes. To enable two-factor authentication on your Facebook account, follow the steps in this guide.

These are just some examples of how to enable MFA on your accounts and applications. You should always check the official documentation of each service you use for the most accurate and up-to-date information.