miniOrange 2-factor authenticator can protect any cloud app. Simplest app for consumers with enhanced security options for enterprises.
Google Authenticator Vs. miniOrange Authenticator
miniOrange Authenticator manages the google Authenticator keys better and easier by providing these extra features:
- miniOrange encrypts all data, whereas Google Authenticator stores data in plain text.
- miniOrange Authenticator app has an extra layer of security i.e. the app has in-build Pin-Protection so you can protect your google authenticator keys or whole app using pin whereas Google Authenticator is not protected at all. No one can steal your keys at all.
- No need to type in the code at all. Just download miniOrange plugin,it can seamlessly connect your computer to your phone. Code will get auto filled and saved.
Follow the Step-by-Step Guide to enable 2-Factor Authentication for Gmail using miniOrange Authenticator
Step 1: Configure 2-step verification for Gmail:
- Login into Gmail account. In the upper right corner, click the dropdown and choose My Account.
- Click on Signing in to Google under Sign-in & security section.
- Turn on the 2-step verification by clicking on Off in the Password & sign-in method section.
- Click on Start Setup to proceed further.
Step 2: Verify your phone number:
- Enter your phone number and choose any option according to your choice to receive the code.
- Enter the code which is provided to you by google.
- Proceed further and click on Confirm to confirm your phone number.
- Under Verification Codes, click on Switch to app to receive codes through a mobile app.
- Choose your phone type from the options available.
Step 3: Pairing with miniOrange authenticator app:
Click here to configure miniOrange Authenticator app.
- Download the miniOrange authenticatorapp in your phone.
1. Android Users - Go to Google Play Store. Search for miniOrange. Download and install the mobile app(i'm me).
2. iPhone Users - Go to App Store and search for miniOrange. Download and install the mobile app(miniOrange Authenticator).
- Open your app, click on configure to configure it accordingly.
- If any account is configured already then instead of clicking configure button, click on user icon to configure new account.
- Scan the barcode using your app present on your screen.
- Now enter the code produced by the app and click on Verify and Save.
- Your Gmail account is now paired with miniOrange Authenticator app.
- Next time you open your app, the code will get automatically generated.
Step 4: Install the auto-fill plugin for your browser
If you want to fill the verification code automatically during sign-in.
Click here for steps.
Benefits of using 2-Factor Authentication for Gmail:
- Adds an extra higher level of security. You can protect your account with something you know(password) and something you have(phone).
- Better protection against phishing. You will always be asked for the security code if you login from an unauthorized device or insecure network.
- No internet connection is required by our miniOrange Authenticator for generating the code, which is uniquely crafted for your account and can be used only once.
Benefits of App generated verification codes over Security Key
- No need to keep security key always with you.
- If you lose security key anyone else can access your account. In case of verification codes using miniOrange authenticatior you can protect your verification codes with pin protection.
Benefits of App generated verification codes over OTP(SMS/voice)
- miniOrange Authenticator generates secure tokens offline, so this way you can authenticate securely even when in airplane mode. If you travel constantly ,you won't lose access to your accounts due to unavailabilty of network.
- Changing mobile number will not cause any problem in case of app generated verification codes.
- If you have internet connectivity, No need to type in the code at all. You just need press to a button on miniOrange Authenticator, verification Code will get auto filled by miniOrange - Two factor Autofill extension.
- No need to wait for SMS/voice call, miniOrange extension takes less than 1 second to fill in verification code.
How to remove your device(computer) from list of Registered Computers in Gmail account
- Login into Gmail account. In the upper right corner, click the dropdown and choose My Account.
- Click on Signing in to Google under Sign-in & security section.
- Click on 2-step verification in the Password & sign-in method section.
- Click on Registered Computers and then click on Require codes button.
- A popup will appear on screen. Click on Remove this computer from my trusted list button.
- Next time when you try to login, you will be asked for verification code if 2 step verification in ON.
For further details refer :
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/180744?hl=en
https://www.google.com/landing/2step/
