How do I turn off two-step verification? The posted instructions don't work and it's just another layer of inconvenience, not security.
The posted instructions don't work and it's just another layer of inconvenience, not security.
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Well, the message in the top box says
"Status: ON"
Thanks for keeping your account secure.
Two-step verification is required for your account."
The bottom box says
" Current Selections"
Reset
SMS
+ 1850xxxxxxx"
The only live object in either of the two boxes is the text of the word "Reset" and there is no tip that becomes visible when hovering over it with a description of what will happen or what the choices are, just Reset and take your chances that it will do what you want.
The phone app I am using is Aquamail Pro. I've used it for many years and I've been very happy with it. I did a search for android mail apps that can handle two factor authentication but was not able to find any that it except for one that costs $49.99 a year.
I spent a bunch of time chatting with a tech support preson who said she turned it off but it was only reset. Then I called tech support and talked to someone else who told me to go my profile and two-step verification where I would find a way to turn it off. That obviously doesn't work.
I'm inclined to believe there is someone in control there who is mandating it. Like our current administration, they think they know what is best for me and to prove it they will force me to do what they want.
So far, no one from Cox has followed up with me except you, but I assume you are not a Cox agent and you are just trying to help.
Well, the text you posted is a lot different than the graphic in the Cox article, huh? I suppose Cox does require 2-Step but hasn't for me (yet). Weird.
I had to read the difference between 2FA and OAuth2. 2FA is while creating an email account, such as on a server. OAuth2 is while adding the account to a client program...Outlook, T-bird, Aqua Mail....and doesn't use your account password but instead an access token to log into said server account.
Aqua Mail does support OAuth2: "To convert an existing account, long press it (the account) > account setup and you should see a green panel offering the upgrade.
Are you familiar with "long press?"
You can search OAuth2 on this page.
www.mobisystems.com/aqua-mail-privacy-policy
Yeah...I don't work for Cox. I knew a guy with the last name Cox and he looked like Mr. Magoo.
