What I mean is that while they are not technically identical they are functionally the same thing. I won’t spend a lot of time on this, but just as a quick summary: for most people in most situations most of the time, the terms “Two-Factor Authentication”, “Two-Step Verification”, and “Time-based One Time Passwords” can be treated as being equivalent. “What’s ‘Two-Factor Authentication’? Is it the same as ‘Two-Step Verification’? And are they the same as ‘Time-based One Time Passwords’?” (Spoiler Alert: it was easier than I expected, and I already like it more than Authy, despite having really liked Authy.) There are a few “tips and tricks” which can makes the transition a little easier. If that describes you, well, then you’re in luck, because I just completed the switch and I’m here to report my results. You may have wondered how much of a hassle it would be to change from one app to another, and if it would be worth it. If you have been using Google Authenticator or Authy for two-step verification (“2FA” for short), you may have wondered whether you should switch to 1Password, now that it offers the same functionality.
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