What happens when you travel abroad and your phone does not work?
I am wondering if Gmail could implement security questions to avoid cases where the 2-step verification works against the user
I am wondering if Gmail could implement security questions to avoid cases where the 2-step verification works against the user
If you are planning to be without your phone, you can always disable 2-step verification temporarily: https://support.google.com/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&...
Finally, if you lose your phone, you should always have your single-use backup verification codes to allow you to login.
I personally put my phone in "airplane mode" for the trip (still waiting for that market changing deal where you can travel easily across the globe and call/use data without being robbed by your provider) then use the authentication app. I also carry my authentication codes during the trip and they should be enough for even a longer trip, if not, I can generate new security codes during the trip using the security codes I already have with me.
I use an app from DS3: http://ds3global.com/index.php/en/news-a-events/news/97-secu...,
It's extremely simple, it just generates OTPs, nothing more.
Apparently you can print a series of one-time use verification codes that work any time to sign into your two-factor account. Stick a few on a card in your wallet and don't forget to generate more before you're out!