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General => Ancestral Family Tree DNA Testing => Topic started by: Petros on Wednesday 06 December 23 19:41 GMT (UK)
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Tedious
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Really really annoying.
All our devices I have had to faff around getting the codes sorted.
Right in the middle of Family Tree Maker downloading Ancestry data.
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Same subject
www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=877687.0
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Same subject
www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=877687.0
Not exactly the same, this thread is to advise that the two stage verification has been implemented by Ancestry.
I was not given the choice the Pop Up required it before we could log in.
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I was not given the choice the Pop Up required it before we could log in.
Me too
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As was said elsewhere, this is due to a data breach on 23andme and is to protect you and your data. It is a pain though!
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I always stay logged in on my lap top. When the pop up appeared a couple of days ago, I did the 2 step verification to log back in. Since then I've stayed logged in and haven't had to do the verification again.
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You can stay logged in for up to 30 days on the same device without having to login or complete verification again.
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Annoying and will mean I use it less, but thank god they actually allow you to do it by email, if they didn't it would be bye bye.
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Annoying and will mean I use it less, but thank god they actually allow you to do it by email, if they didn't it would be bye bye.
Yes it is a bit annoying and agree about email especially when you don't get a good reception on your mobile :)
Rosie
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It's not really any different from buying something online. The Bank often sends a code to e-mail or mobile
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It's not really any different from buying something online. The Bank often sends a code to e-mail or mobile
My bank will only send to a phone number - either mobile or land line - not email.
This was of great inconvenience a while ago when we rented a holiday cottage in a rural location which had no mobile phone coverage. But the cottage did have wi-fi via a hub plugged into a landline, so I could use my laptop and initiate an order on line, but could not complete the transaction as I couldn't receive the verification code.
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A question:
This has been posted under "Ancestral Family Tree DNA Testing".
Does that mean it doesn't apply to "normal" Ancestry?
I don't have anything to do with DNA!
I presume, therefore, that this doesn't affect me.
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I haven't noticed anything different :-\
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It's not really any different from buying something online. The Bank often sends a code to e-mail or mobile
My bank will only send to a phone number - either mobile or land line - not email.
Yes - banks only send codes via these methods. Other companies/sites do send to e-mail if you wish to change or have forgotten a password.
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Noe Google are asking for passkeys from 14 December ::)
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One of the reasons I don't shop online is the lack of mobile signal where I live and therefore my inability to get the verification code. Apparently you can phone your bank to get one but it is a very tedious progress - like most thing concerning banks nowadays. :-(
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Yes it does apply to ordinary Ancestry and not just the DNA bit. :-(
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Nothing has changed for me. Apparently it can be disabled in account settings, see Ancestry link below.
https://support.ancestry.co.uk/s/article/Two-step-Verification
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I am set up disabled but it is still asking me for a sign in :(
The code sent via email does not work, tried 3 times and it was the same number.
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As an alternative to text/email 2-stage verification you can link your Ancestry account to your Google account or Apple ID and log in that way to avoid the hassle.
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I am set up disabled but it is still asking me for a sign in :(
The code sent via email does not work, tried 3 times and it was the same number.
I had the same trouble so had to use the phone option
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Probably worth reminding that having a backup to your online tree is good practice.
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I am positive that I opted out and I received an email advising me of that. After reading this post I went and checked and it's enabled.
In the last couple of days when I sign in it says it's sending me an email with a code. I see the email flag and I go look and no email appears. I wait and wait. When I go back to the sign in the code has appeared. Maybe it's because I use Safari and I have a fingerprint sign in??? I'm not going to change anything. It's working so I'll just leave it alone ::) :D
mab
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I disabled yesterday after jool's post. I've just checked and I'm still disabled*.
Gadget
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And just to make it more tedious if you don't use the code sent prompto it times you out. >:(
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I'm sure that I was asked to login yesterday. I did. I got in with no problems. I assume that disabling worked.
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I am back in again, looks like it may have been a glitch with the new change.
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it can be disabled in account settings, see Ancestry link below.
https://support.ancestry.co.uk/s/article/Two-step-Verification
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It's a good thing, it's the lack of 2 step verification that allowed the 23andme 'hack' to occur. I suppose for people that access on multiple PCs i.e. at work and home it might be irritating, but I think it's probably a wise measure to take.
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I use MyHeritage & Ancestry on several devices. This works for me, as follows, I set up a RULE in my email program to forward messages that contain verification codes from Ancestry (subject contains verification code) & MyHeritage (subject contains Two-Factor Authentication) to the device I use most.
It takes a few extra seconds for the message to arrive but it saves going upstairs or back home. The only downside is that I have to delete the message on 2 devices.
I tried disabling 2-factor, but it required me to re-enable it to look at DNA matches.
Zaph