#HIDDEN APPS FOR TEXTING VERIFICATION#
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#HIDDEN APPS FOR TEXTING CODE#

Turn the toggle switch on next to Authenticator app code.

#HIDDEN APPS FOR TEXTING VERIFICATION#

Enable Authenticator app code verification from within Upwork Google Authenticator is a popular app that is available in both the Apple App and Google Play stores. You can choose from many different (and mostly free) authenticator apps.

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Then you’ll need to disable and re-enable your authenticator app in your Password & Security Settings to pair your new phone to your account If you get a new phone, you’ll need to transfer the app to your new phone and import your existing accounts into the app. Your passcode will only generate on the device you enable when you set up the authenticator app.If you also use an authenticator to log in to other accounts, your app will generate different codes for each account.This is a standardized method for generating a regularly changing code based on a shared secret (in this case shared between Upwork and your phone, no one else). The passcodes are account and device specific. It creates a 6-8 digit passcode every 30 seconds, which is called a Time-Based One-Time Passcode (TOTP). Enter the six-digit code and choose VerifyĪn authenticator app is an application you can add to your phone or tablet.Enter your country code and phone number.Turn on the toggle switch next to Text message.To set it up, just follow these simple steps: This is also known as SMS, which stands for short message service. You can easily enable text message verification. Open the prompt from your mobile app when guided to do so.Turn on the toggle switch next to Mobile app prompt.You can enable mobile app prompts to verify your account with these easy steps: You'll need to stay signed into the Upwork app to receive notifications, including mobile app prompts. To use this feature, be sure you’ve already downloaded the Upwork mobile app and enabled notifications on your mobile device. Generate a code with an authenticator app.

Confirm it's you through a prompt from the Upwork mobile app.To verify your account, you can choose from three options: Don’t share or store passwords where someone else could access them (assume hackers can get at any information on your computer).Use a unique password for every account.Set up strong passwords (using uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols).Use your Upwork mobile app to receive a prompt to confirm it’s youĪ good password is the first step to protecting your private information.Enter a six-digit code that is generated by an authenticator app.Enter a six-digit code that is sent to your phone.You confirm it’s you in one of three ways:.This helps ensure that it’s you accessing your account and helps block unauthorized access. Two-step verification (also known as two-factor or multi-factor authentication) helps protect your account by requiring you to take a second step in addition to your password. One safeguard we provide is two-step verification, which provides an extra layer of security at login and when you access certain information in your account, such as settings or payments. It’s important to keep your personal information protected.

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