Authenticator - Enter a 2-digit code instead of selecting from list of three codes

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Authenticator - Enter a 2-digit code instead of selecting from list of three codes

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My work account requires me to enter a 2-digit code when using authenticator. My personal account shows me a list of three 2-digit numbers, and I can select one of the three numbers to approve sign-on. Can I force my personal account to require manual entry of the 2-digit code instead of selecting it? Having to enter the 2-digit code seems more secure.

Joshua Felland 5 Reputation points

2025-10-16T05:58:22.3266667+00:00

I have to comment to hopefully bring this to light again.

I would like to have this on my personal account, too. If there is a way to activate it so it requires typing it in the box VS just selecting from three numbers... I feel my account would be more secure. As it is, if someone gets ahold of my phone, they have a 1 in 3 chance of guessing right.... and since I haven't gotten one wrong in quite a while, I don't know if it gives you another chance... if it does... that is even less secure.

Even if you are given 5 chances in a "Type in " scenario, you have less of a chance of guessing than even 1 in 3.

Bottom line, if someone knows (1) if we can activate this on personal accounts and (2) how to do it, I would be eternally grateful. And I am sure there are plenty of security conscience people that would appreciate it as well.
Scott Taylor 0 Reputation points

2026-01-09T15:37:55.6833333+00:00

I want this to be an option as well.

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Joshua Felland 5 Reputation points

2025-10-16T05:58:22.3266667+00:00

I have to comment to hopefully bring this to light again.

I would like to have this on my personal account, too. If there is a way to activate it so it requires typing it in the box VS just selecting from three numbers... I feel my account would be more secure. As it is, if someone gets ahold of my phone, they have a 1 in 3 chance of guessing right.... and since I haven't gotten one wrong in quite a while, I don't know if it gives you another chance... if it does... that is even less secure.

Even if you are given 5 chances in a "Type in " scenario, you have less of a chance of guessing than even 1 in 3.

Bottom line, if someone knows (1) if we can activate this on personal accounts and (2) how to do it, I would be eternally grateful. And I am sure there are plenty of security conscience people that would appreciate it as well.
Scott Taylor 0 Reputation points

2026-01-09T15:37:55.6833333+00:00

I want this to be an option as well.