This may not be the right forum but I'll try.
I am trying to log into my finance website and after I put in Username and Password the next step says SECOND FACTOR - I don't know what this is - please help
Using Ventura 13.6.1
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iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 13.6
Second factor or two factor authentication (2FA) is an added security measure to protect your user account should some find out your account's user credentials (username & password).
With 2FA, after you enter your credentials, one of your trusted devices (one that you have logged into this account successfully previously) will receive a (typically 6 digit) authentication code via a text message from the financial institution.
You would then enter this code when prompted on the device you just entered your credentials.
However 2FA is not enabled automatically. You have to agree to use this process for it to take affect going forward.
D.I. Johnson is correct. You need to contact your financial institution to have them assist you with setting up 2FA, especially if they are demanding that you use it to access their site.
Second factor or two factor authentication (2FA) is an added security measure to protect your user account should some find out your account's user credentials (username & password).
With 2FA, after you enter your credentials, one of your trusted devices (one that you have logged into this account successfully previously) will receive a (typically 6 digit) authentication code via a text message from the financial institution.
You would then enter this code when prompted on the device you just entered your credentials.
However 2FA is not enabled automatically. You have to agree to use this process for it to take affect going forward.
D.I. Johnson is correct. You need to contact your financial institution to have them assist you with setting up 2FA, especially if they are demanding that you use it to access their site.
Hi Everyone
Thank you for trying to help but I solved it.
when I tried to login in - username and password then it gave me a box to put in second code. What I did is go onto my iphone - Passwords - codes and there was my webpage with numbers and changing every 30 secs. So I used the numbers - ticked trust my computer and all good.
Thanks everyone
Give your finance website support folks a call and ask about it. I'm sure you'll find their contact info somewher on that page.
Sounds like 2-factor authentication is required for access to your account and you may need their guidance to get that set up.
Generally it is a text on your phone or a call from an automated system with a 6 digit number.
You're welcome.
Glad you got that 2FA worked out. 🙂
Second factor authentication issue on finance website with macOS Ventura
