Does Ancestry support 2FA?
Ancestry does not currently support authenticator-app (TOTP) two-factor authentication. Ancestry does offer 2FA via SMS text message and email code — better than nothing, but an authenticator app is the more secure option if Ancestry adds it.
2FA methods Ancestry supports
- SMS text message
- Email code
Ancestry does not offer an authenticator-app (TOTP) option yet. Authenticator apps are safer than SMS, so it's worth requesting.
How to keep your Ancestry account secure
Use a long, unique password (a password manager helps), turn on any 2FA method Ancestry offers, and stay alert to phishing. See Ancestry's official security documentation ↗. If Ancestry adds authenticator-app support, you'll be able to use MS Authenticator App.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Ancestry support authenticator apps?
- Not yet — Ancestry does not offer authenticator-app (TOTP) 2FA at this time, though it does support SMS text message and email code.
- How can I secure my Ancestry account without an authenticator app?
- Use a long, unique password (a password manager helps), turn on any 2FA method Ancestry does offer, and stay alert to phishing. If Ancestry adds authenticator-app support, you'll be able to use MS Authenticator App.
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