Company
Date Published
Author
Darragh O'Connor
Word count
683
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Fortnite, a popular online battle royale game, has a massive user base that presents numerous security risks due to data collection and potential hacking opportunities. To mitigate these risks, Epic Games recommends enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) as an extra layer of security. 2FA provides an additional form of identification, such as a phone or authenticator app, which must be used in conjunction with a password to access an account. Enabling 2FA offers several benefits, including increased security, free games, gifting, and participation in competitive events. To set up Fortnite's 2FA using Twilio Authy, users can follow a step-by-step process that involves logging into their Epic Games account, enabling the authenticator app, scanning a QR code or manually entering a token code, and submitting the generated 2FA code on their Account page.