Add Google Authenticator for two-factor authentication

[JHendrix 0]

Hello,

I recently decided to enable 2FA, but was surprised to find that SMS text messages are used for this. It's been established that this is a very insecure way to handle 2FA. Have you thought of using Google Authenticator instead? 

Here is an article on the dangers of using SMS messaging for 2FA: https://www.wired.com/2016/06/hey-stop-using-texts-two-factor-authentication/

With Best Regards,
Josh

[EdH 1,653]

Do you not see this in your security settings on the web?

 

[emkay 3]

I'm trying to set up 2FA on the web to use Google Authenticator, and it appears that text message is the only option: