two-factor authentication
noun
two-fac·tor authentication
ˈtü-ˈfak-tər-
: a method of verifying the identity of a person (as for granting access to a system) by requiring a password and an additional form of authorization (such as a code, a fingerprint, or a smartphone app)
—abbreviation 2FA
compare multi-factor authentication
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