A little annoying this - Ancestry (www.ancestry.co.uk) has followed various other platforms in adding a two stage sign-in verification procedure for its DNA offerings, as an added level of security. A username and password are now not enough - you also have to have a code either emailed to you, or sent to your phone.
We’re adding an extra layer of security to AncestryDNA
At Ancestry, your privacy is a top priority, and we are committed to being good stewards of your personal information. As part of our efforts to protect your information, we offer two-step verification as an option to sign in to your Ancestry account.
Soon, to enhance the security of your account, we will begin requiring two-step verification as part of the sign-in process. You can enable this feature now in your account settings. If you need assistance, we’re always here to help.
I've opted for the email, as I can access that on several devices - I don't want to be locked out of my Ancestry account because my phone has been misplaced! To be fair to Ancestry, they have also given a one time recovery code for use if I can't access my email for any reason.
But I can't even begin to tell you how bored I am becoming with the number of apps and sites that are now requiring me to use two stage verification, something I initially only had to do with banking apps.
Chris
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