2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) vs Withdrawal Whitelist

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

2FA (Two-Factor Authentication)
beginner
risk

A security measure requiring two different forms of verification to access your account—typically your password plus a time-based code from an authentication app or hardware device—significantly reducing unauthorized access risk even if passwords are compromised.

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Withdrawal Whitelist
beginner
fundamentals

A withdrawal whitelist is a security feature on crypto exchanges that restricts outgoing transfers to only pre-approved wallet addresses you have verified and saved in advance.

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