Google/Ebay issue--freaking out a little

[bmattioli]

Originally Posted by bnorth

What is this dual authentication you speak of, sound great. I had my PayPal hacked a few years ago. Luckily we only keep a few grand in it and did get it back.

I have two dual authentication accounts one being with Social Security which I don't use yet but am prepared. You log in with your password and it sends you via text to a linked cellphone number a onetime passcode. You then enter that into the account.. Easy and works good for me..

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by bmattioli

I have two dual authentication accounts one being with Social Security which I don't use yet but am prepared. You log in with your password and it sends you via text to a linked cellphone number a onetime passcode. You then enter that into the account.. Easy and works good for me..

Thanks, how do you set it up, is it an option on eBay?

[bmattioli]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Thanks, how do you set it up, is it an option on eBay?

I do not know if EBay has this two step process. I only have it my SSN account and my 401K account..

[Rhotchkiss]

Originally Posted by bmattioli

I do not know if EBay has this two step process. I only have it my SSN account and my 401K account..

Yes, ebay has it. Literally, every website that deals in financial transactions should have it; if they dont, dont use them. Usually you need to go to security or user options, etc. Worst case, just search for it in the site's search bar. There are several ways/choices, but I prefer a text to my cell number. Thus, unless someone hacks my cell (which is very possible, but less likely), only I can log into things via the second authentication.

Ben, I am a technology moron, and I can figure it out, so I have faith in you!

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

Yes, ebay has it. Literally, every website that deals in financial transactions should have it; if they dont, dont use them. Usually you need to go to security or user options, etc. Worst case, just search for it in the site's search bar. There are several ways/choices, but I prefer a text to my cell number. Thus, unless someone hacks my cell (which is very possible, but less likely), only I can log into things via the second authentication.

Ben, I am a technology moron, and I can figure it out, so I have faith in you!

Thanks Ryan, I am also a technology moron but will give it a try.

[bmattioli]

Here:

https://www.ebay.com/help/account/pr...ceai=lucenceai