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Not sure ease, it might already be in his google play store apps on phone
But yes if not, then just needs internet access the once to download it to phone then never again |
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Does that mean you only have 30 secs to enter your code before it becomes obsolete as a new one is generated dave?
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eric
think of the nuclear activation process that requires 2 keys turned at the same time bf have a key and the authenticator has a key its just they both change every 30s in tandem |
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yep, 30 second egg timer countdown then new code
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You don't need to understand it ericster - just believe that every time you click on the authenticator on your phone, betfair has an identical and unique to you authenticator, synchronised and producing the same code.
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dave, I don't have a phone I'm on a desk-top.
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ease that's what I thought. I haven't been the 5 miles away to get a good signal all year.
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It's easy enough ribero and I'm sure you will have no problems.
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ericster • December 22, 2020 2:37 PM GMT
dave, I don't have a phone I'm on a desk-top. I know eric, you already said, but given your continued interest, I obviously wrongly assumed that you wanted more info. |
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Thanks sparrow,i presume they send an authorisation code to your phone everytime you log in?
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no it doesn't get "sent" - it works on its own, see the above posts.
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No no dave, sorry, some people just can't be helped. I'm interested because it may very happen to me. It's just one more thing to worry about I suppose.
Maybe I'm hoping that with all these comments BF might invest in making the site secure, is that actually possible nowadays? Like I said, once it's gone, it's gone. I shall miss it but I shall accept it. |
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I take it if you then have the mobile phone signal completely down ( phone & internet ) you can't get into Betfair on your computer ?
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ffs
you dont need a signal or internet tuse it plus, if your internet was down you wouldnt get onto betfair anyway surely  |
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Howard are you fishing - you've already been told how it works by three people
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now ive missed the 2.45
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Howard
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, if your internet was down you wouldnt get onto betfair anyway surely
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ribero, as Dave has said it's already there waiting for you.
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wont work on iphone 5, it says I need to update to IOS blah blah blah, so not staight forward to download 2step.
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if uther pendragon had won that I would've been sick for a week
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ericster
22 Dec 20 15:31 Joined: 10 Mar 02 | Topic/replies: 3,119 | Blogger: ericster's blog Dec 22, 2020 -- 3:30PM, dave1357 wrote: howard the authenticator is synced with your account the moment you enter the code provided by betfair - it is like identical twins giving the same new code every thirty seconds - one with betfair and one on your phone. Can't even make sense of that, I'm not joking, sorry. most 5 year olds get this eric |
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REDROB
Date Joined: 13 Jun 06 Add contact | Send message 22 Dec 20 15:50 Joined: 13 Jun 06 | Topic/replies: 3,395 | Blogger: REDROB's blog wont work on iphone 5, it says I need to update to IOS blah blah blah, so not staight forward to download 2step. planned obsolescence. steve jobs trillion dollar idea. |
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yes there are phone problems, but anyone can get a cheap phone on payg if necessary. You can even just use the phone for 2FA and never give out the number other than for that purpose - that would be even more security.
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oh right thanks james, I know my crappy phone, about 3 years old, is supposed to be "smart" but didn't have the app already installed even though it had google play on it.
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I believe you can use Google Authenticor on your desktop if you also use the Chrome Browser
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ease, you have to go to the google play store and search for authenticator
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Thanks everybody,might make christmas day a little bit more interesting although think my phone is iphone 5.
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The thing is, don''t try and understand 2-step authentication. It's irrelevant how it works. Just do it.
How do I turn it on? To turn on the two-step authentication feature simply login to your Betfair account and visit ‘My Account’. Under ‘My Security’ tab you will find the setup screen. Just follow the instructions to sign up and configure your options. It only takes a couple of minutes. How do I use it? Two-step authentication is very easy to use and you will quickly get accustomed to the process. You start by logging in as usual. You will be presented with an additional login screen if your credentials are correct. Open the Google Authenticator from your phone and type the verification code in your browser. If the code is correct, you will be logged into your profile. You can choose to do this for every login or only for new devices within 'My Security'. |
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dave, dusty et al
can eric still use 2fa without authenticator? i.e. the backup codes? |
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It worked off my old iPhone 5s, ribero1. I think that's the minimum standard.
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don't know what you mean
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to charlton
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in the 2fa section there is a subsection called "backup"
to be used when your phone is not available etc but i guess the hardest part is scanning the barcode...wonder how these guys manage at tesco self checkout. |
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CHARLTON, AND OTHERS,
sorry I reacted to the thread-header, who wouldn't. ITC is just too much for me. You wouldn't believe some of the things the last computer-doc put right for me and yes, some of those things a five year probably could have dealt with. |
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Thanks Screaming,so you need your phone when you log in?
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TESCO-CHECKOUT? Or any other checkout, forget it, it isn't gonna happen.
The older forumites will know I'm not a wind-up merchant, I really am that thick. I'm just a fly on the wall here, ignore. |
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Thinking about it,my main account is in wifes name and BF have her phone details so would i need to use her phone?
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ok, got the authenticator down loaded, now it says "set up first account" gives me 2 options: scan a QR code or enter Key. no idea what to do now, dont have QR code or key. help please.
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I cant remember charlton its been years since I went through the process of setting it up
I recall you do get given a security back up number but suspect its at the point after authenticator is downloaded and synced with the account |