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“Two-factor”

We have one entry that includes the term Two-factor.

two-factor authentication

noun

: 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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