Security News > 2023 > March > How to secure your GitHub account with two-factor authentication

GitHub is now prompting developers and administrators who use the site to secure their accounts with two-factor authentication.

The move toward two-factor authentication for all such users officially started on March 13 and will be a requirement by the end of 2023, GitHub said in a recent blog post.

To secure your GitHub account now, you can choose from a few 2FA methods, including SMS, a security key, the GitHub mobile app or an authenticator app; however, GitHub recommends a security key, the mobile app or an authenticator app as the strongest options.

Figure F. A window pops up asking how you want to authenticate your GitHub account: Face, Fingerprint, PIN or Security Key.

Open the GitHub app on your phone and approve the request - now you'll then be signed in on your PC. Figure H. You can set up 2FA for GitHub through an authenticator app, such as Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, 1Password or Authy.

Keep in mind that a security key, the GitHub mobile app or an authenticator app are the most secure methods for protecting your account.

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