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What does two-step verification add to a login?

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Two-step verification adds another check to signing in, so knowing your password alone may not be enough to access your account.

A real-world example

Someone learns your email password and attempts a login. An additional verification requirement creates another barrier rather than immediately letting them in.

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Common misunderstanding

A surprise approval prompt is not something to accept just to make it disappear. It may be connected to someone else’s login attempt.

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ELI16 guide