How to get a two-factor authentication (2FA) code

What 2fa is used for

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security process that requires users to provide two different authentication factors to verify their identity. This helps ensure that only authorized users can access sensitive information or accounts. One of the most common types of 2FA is code generated by an application such as Google Authenticator or Authy.

Purchased accounts can be secured with two-factor authentication. This allows for greater account security. Having 2fa for the buyer means that they will have to generate a short code to log in based on the long (secret) code 2fa

What is 2fa.live?

2fa.live is a free online service that allows users to generate 2FA codes without installing an additional app. All you need is a secret key provided by the service or app.

How to use 2fa.live to generate 2FA codes?

  • go to 2fa.live
  • enter the secret key in the “2FA secret” field and press the “Submit” button;
  • copy the short 2FA code that appears in the “2FA code” field after the vertical line. This code can be used to log in to the services. The code lifetime is 30 seconds.