To successfully transfer your 2FA settings to a new iPhone or Android, initially make sure to back up your old device and install Microsoft Authenticator on the new one. Follow a straightforward process: backup your old device, install and sign into the Authenticator on your new device, verify the transfer of accounts, and finally, update your security settings on each service for a smooth transition.
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How to find the BCC address associated with my CRM provider?
Where do I find my BCC address for Salesforce? PipeDrive? HubSpot? SugarCRM? Zoho? OnePageCRM? GetBase? close.io? Basecamp HighRise?
How to migrate Google Authenticator 2FA to a new mobile phone
To migrate Google Authenticator 2FA codes to a new phone, one can either synchronize their account for an easy transfer or manually export and import the codes using a QR code, ensuring access to critical services without interruption. However, losing or damaging your phone without a backup plan, such as backup codes or a screenshot of the barcode, can render accessing your accounts challenging, highlighting the importance of preparing for such scenarios in advance.
Exploring the different types of two-factor authentication (2FA)
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security process that requires users to provide two different types of information to verify themselves. This typically includes something they know (like a password) and something they have (like a code sent to their phone or generated by an app) to gain access to an account. This method adds an […]
How to recover a forgotten password in Gmail
This article will guide you through the steps to swiftly recover your Gmail account, ensuring you can regain access quickly and without hassle the next time you find yourself locked out.
How to find the first email from a specific sender within a certain date range, excluding replies and forwards?
Disable Conversation View: Start by turning off conversation view in Gmail to manage each email individually. This setting can be adjusted by: Clicking the gear icon in the upper-right corner of Gmail to access ‘Settings’. Selecting ‘See all settings’ from the menu. Going to the ‘General’ tab. Finding ‘Conversation View’ and selecting ‘Conversation view off’. […]
Google Workspace Email (Gmail) Maximum Message Size
The maximum size for both sending and receiving messages is 50 MB.
How to ensure that text does not have special (peculiar, hidden and unsupported) characters?
Peculiar, hidden, and unsupported symbols in text compromise security, accessibility, and compatibility, reducing user experience and increasing vulnerability. Security: Can mask malicious code. Accessibility: Hard to interpret for assistive technologies. Compatibility: May not display correctly across devices/browsers. To guarantee to have a clean text free of peculiar, hidden and unsupported symbols, you can utilize the […]
Understanding the distinction between message ID and thread ID in Gmail
The message ID in Gmail is a unique identifier for each individual email, regardless of its content, while the thread ID identifies a whole conversation or series of related emails. If likened to a chain, the thread ID represents the entire chain, whereas each link has its own distinct message ID.
How to get message ID in Gmail
In Gmail, every email has a unique “Message ID” used for internal tracking. To find it, open the desired email, click on the three vertical dots at the top-right, and select “Show original”. The Message ID will appear in the headers, typically inside < > brackets.