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Questions on Two-factor authentication on my 1password account

sford
sford
Community Member
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I would like to remove my current 2FA apps from my 1password account -
1) an android Twilio Authentication app
2) 2 Yubikey 5 nfc security key
I have 3 ways to access 1password.
From a browser extension, from a windows pc desktop app, and from the 1password website
It seems that if I have Two-factor authentication on, and I turn it off,
it appears to delete all the current 2FA apps from my 1password account.

So, I browse to https://my.1password.com/
I Open and login to my account at 1password website
click on my name in upper right corner of web page
click on "my profile" in the drop down menu
a new page named "My Profile" is presented
select "more actions" from the pane on the left side
select "Manage Two-factor authentication " from the drop down
a new page named Two-factor authentication is presented with the
note that "Two-factor authentication is turned off for your account."
*** 1) How do I turn Two-factor authentication back on?
If I have Two-factor authentication on, and I turn it off,
does it delete all the current 2FA apps from my 1password account?
I guess I assume I have to re add the android Twilio Authentication app
and the 2 Yubikey 5 nfc security keys.

If Two-factor authentication is on, and I have 3 apps listed
(one android Twilio Authentication app and two Yubikey 5 nfc security keys)
is there a way to:
*** 2) rename any of the current entries
*** 3) delete any of the current entries
*** 4) test/verify any of the current entries. ie, click on it, have me enter the authy code
or insert the security key and confirm "Yup, thats readable and valid"

Thanks

1Password Version: website
Extension Version: Not Provided
OS Version: win 10
Browser: brave

Comments

  • rootzero
    rootzero
    Community Member

    Yes, turning off 2FA deletes all your 2FA methods.

    1Password only asks your 2FA once per app or browser instance (unless you regularly clear browser cookies). And you can always disable 2FA from any logged in app.

    So you can leave it turned on without any additional inconvenience. And as long as you're still logged in to one of your apps/browsers, there's little risk of being locked out.

    Turning 2FA on/off via the website determines what will happen next time you try to login from a new device. Deleting an individual 2FA method via the website means it won't be available next time you login from a new device.

    I can't see a way to rename these 2FA methods, but hardware security keys can be named during set-up. You can test any of the 2FA methods by logging in from a new app/browser, a browser where you clear cookies or using incognito mode.

  • ag_tommy
    ag_tommy

    Thanks @rootzero

    @sford Please let us know if you have any questions.

  • sford
    sford
    Community Member

    Thanks for your response and help. You folks really are great!