Two-factor authentication, or 2FA for short, adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts.
Instead of relying solely on a username and password, you use an additional device to generate a unique code that is valid for a short time.
This way, even if someone has your username and password, they still cannot log in without your physical device.
How to set-up 2FA in Make.com
Setting up two-factor authentication is essential for Make.com, as you connect it to many tools.
If someone gains access to your Make.com account, all hell could break loose:
- Got your email inbox connected? They can now read all your emails, and send emails pretending to be you.
- Google Drive connected? They can access all your files.
- Stripe connected? They can mess with your bookkeeping and issue refunds without your knowledge.
- Membership site connected? They can create new accounts.
- Calendar connected? They can wipe all data.
- Facebook connected? They can add posts to your profile.
Better don’t wait, it only takes a few minutes.
Go to your profile, visit the 2FA tab, and follow the instructions 😄
The setup depends a bit on the device you’re using;
- Smartphone: install an app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
- Hardware security key: purchase a YubiKey.
The YubiKey is a bit safer since it can’t get compromised like a smartphone can, but I wouldn’t stress about it unless you have state-level secrets.
Both are solid options, so choose whichever you prefer 💪
Setup two-factor authentication everywhere
Many applications and websites support two-factor authentication these days.
Wherever possible, enable it to keep the bad guys out 🥷
Even the strongest password might not be enough, as data leaks can happen, and you don’t want to become a victim of such attacks.
As online business owners, it is especially important to keep our revenue and customers’ data safe.
Back-up codes
Whenever you set up two-factor authentication with an application or website, it will generate backup codes in case you lose your device.
I suggest storing these codes somewhere offline, such as printing them out or keeping them on an old USB stick or SD card.
Also set a remember once a year to check if you didn’t throw the back-up codes out by accident.
It can be very frustrating to regain access to your accounts if you lose your two-factor authentication device and don’t have any backup codes.