2-Factor Authentication with Email

2-factor authentication with email helps keep your account secure by providing an extra layer of protection for your Text-Em-All account. With 2-factor authentication, you'll need your username, password, AND a one-time passcode to log in to your account. This passcode is sent via email to the email address connected to your account. In this article, you'll learn how to use 2-factor authentication with email.

In this article, you’ll learn how to use 2-factor authentication with email to log in to your Text-Em-All account.

Update your email for 2-factor authentication

In most cases, you’ll set up your email when you create a Text-Em-All account. However, if you currently have an Text-Em-All account you may update your email address to ensure you get 2FA emails on login.

1. Go to your Settings > Profile page.
2. Under Contact Info click Edit.
3. In the Contact Info dialog enter the email address you wish to use for 2FA.
4. Click Save when finished.

Log in with email 2-factor authentication

To log in using email 2-factor authentication, follow these steps.

1. Go to Text-Em-All's log in page.
2. Enter your Text-Em-All username and password on the login screen, and click Log In.
3. Check your email and type the six-digit passcode into the Email verification code field on the Text-Em-All page.
4. Click Log In when finished.

Can I turn off 2-factor authentication?

No, you won’t be able to remove or disable 2-factor authentication. If you need to update your email you can update the email address in your account at any time.

I'm having trouble with 2-factor authentication

Learn what to do if you are having trouble logging in with our 2FA Troubleshooting article.