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What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a login control that requires a second factor in addition to the password, typically a time-based code from an authenticator app or a hardware key. It protects an account against phishing and password reuse, which are the two most common ways business accounts are taken over.

Updated 29 Aug 2026 · 1 min read

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  1. Why it matters
  2. In VGraple CRM
  3. Related terms

COMPLIANCE AND SECURITY

Two-factor authentication

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a login control that requires a second factor in addition to the password, typically a time-based code from an authenticator app or a hardware key. It protects an account against phishing and password reuse, which are the two most common ways business accounts are taken over.

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Why it matters

A WhatsApp CRM login gives access to every customer conversation and the ability to send in the business's name. Password-only accounts are compromised routinely through reused passwords. 2FA, and Meta's separate two-step verification PIN for the WhatsApp number itself, are the two controls that matter most.

In VGraple CRM

2FA with an authenticator app can be enabled per user and enforced for the workspace by an owner; recovery codes are issued at setup. Google sign-in accounts inherit Google's second factor. The login and 2FA recovery guide covers lost devices.

Role-based access, Audit log, and Meta's two-step verification PIN.

Frequently asked questions

Is 2FA the same as the WhatsApp two-step PIN?
No. 2FA protects your VGraple CRM login; the PIN protects the WhatsApp number's registration at Meta. Use both.
What if I lose my phone?
Use a recovery code, or ask an owner to reset 2FA after identity verification.
Can I require 2FA for everyone?
Yes, from workspace security settings.

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