Which one is the best authorization method?

Which one is the best authorization method?

Each authorization method has its advantages and disadvantages. Usually, greater safety of a given method is associated with the less convenient use of it. Therefore, you should choose the one that suits your needs best:

• Authorization via e-mail is the most convenient because you just need to receive a message and click the link in it to authorize an operation. However, this is also the least secure method, because there are many situations in which an unauthorized person can access your e-mail account (for example, by stealing a laptop, on which you have configured an e-mail program for receiving messages). If you use this method, make sure that your account password on our website is always different from your e-mail account password!

• Authorization via text messages is much safer because physical access to your phone is required to read the code confirming an operation. To receive a text message it is necessary to be in the mobile phone coverage, which may be problematic, for example, during a trip abroad.

• Authorization with Google Authenticator does not require access to a mobile network or the Internet on your phone. Since the application is assigned to a specific phone, it is necessary to reconfigure the authorization if you change the device on which you’ve installed the application. Unlike e-mail and text messages, when this application provides you with a code, you do not receive a description of the information you confirm, which reduces slightly the security of this authorization method.

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