Trading 212 - 2FA

Johnny-Cage

Looking to set up 2FA on my T212 account on iOS 
Says to install authentication app and lists Google Authenticator or Authy
pros and cons on them 

masonic

I quite like Google Authenticator as it lists sites in a nice compact format. I have to use Authy for a couple of sites and it can authenticate via push notifications if supported by the site.

Both will allow cloud backup, but it is not a good idea to enable this IMHO. Weakens the security offered by 2FA if it can be moved to another device easily.

sausage_time

I use Microsoft Authenticator with Trading 212 (only because I had that anyway for a work related site).  I have only used it once per device (phone, laptop).  

Trading 212 can give you an emergency access code too in case you lose access to your chosen authenticator.  That should be stored in a very safe place.

Johnny-Cage

sausage_time said:

I use Microsoft Authenticator with Trading 212 (only because I had that anyway for a work related site).  I have only used it once per device (phone, laptop).  

Trading 212 can give you an emergency access code too in case you lose access to your chosen authenticator.  That should be stored in a very safe place.

Maybe it’s me I don’t really understand this Authentication thingy. I set it up on my iPad and now it logs in and I can get to the withdraw section where you enter the amount without any interaction with the authentication app, previous it said enable 2FA. My iPhone got to the withdraw as well and that doesn’t even have Google Authentication installed 

sausage_time

I think the 2FA is primary to control access from new devices.  That is certainly what is implied by the Settings options.

I'd be happy if there was an option to control withdrawals too. 

In general I find the app leaves me logged in unless I specifically log out, which also feels sloppy.  There is a case for not using the mobile app at all.

Johnny-Cage

sausage_time said:

I think the 2FA is primary to control access from new devices.  That is certainly what is implied by the Settings options.

I'd be happy if there was an option to control withdrawals too. 

In general I find the app leaves me logged in unless I specifically log out, which also feels sloppy.  There is a case for not using the mobile app at all.

Every time I exit the app and go back in even secs later it needs FaceID to open the app 

sausage_time

Ah, just found if I set a passcode I can also enable biometric login.  And with that it now asks for a fingerprint every time I switch to or open the app.  Happier now.