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Learn how to turn off 2-step verification and receive a verification code to sign into your AOL account. You can use phone verification or authenticator app verification to add an extra security step.
A virtual number, also known as direct inward dialing (DID) or access numbers, is a telephone number without a directly associated telephone line.Usually, these numbers are programmed to forward incoming calls to one of the pre-set telephone numbers, chosen by the client: fixed, mobile or VoIP.
Learn how to add, replace or remove a mobile phone number or email address as your account recovery info. This helps you access your account if you lose your password or need to verify your identity.
Google Authenticator is a software app that generates one-time passwords for multi-factor authentication. It uses a shared secret key provided by the service provider and a time-based or counter-based algorithm to calculate the password.
Learn about disposable email addressing, a method to use unique or temporary email addresses for each contact or entity to avoid spam and identity theft. Compare different approaches, such as sub-addressing, multiple aliases, and DEA providers.
Learn how to generate and use an app password to access your AOL Mail account on third-party email apps that do not use the AOL sign-in page. App passwords are randomly generated codes that remain active even if you change your main account password.
A national identification number is a system used by many countries to track their citizens, residents, and temporary residents for various purposes. Learn about the history, formats, and functions of national identification numbers in different regions, such as Africa, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
ID verification allows you one less worry during account recovery. Find out more info on how this process works and how AOL protects your privacy.