2FA / Two-Factor Authentication vs Authenticator App

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

2FA / Two-Factor Authentication
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Two-factor authentication is a security feature that requires you to verify your identity using two separate methods before gaining access to your account.

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Authenticator App
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An authenticator app is a smartphone application that generates time-sensitive six-digit codes used as the second verification step when logging into crypto accounts and exchanges.

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