Passwords are facing a tough time these days, aren’t they? Rapes, hacks, brute force attacks: you name it, and it’s happening. So what is the best way to make your online accounts more secure? Well, in addition to a strong password manager, two-factor authentication (2FA) is an excellent shield against unauthorized access.
It is true that SMS-based 2FA has its critics; after all, it’s not the strongest option. But hey, it’s very common, quite convenient, and you just need a phone number linked to your account. The inconvenient? Your inbox can quickly fill up with 2FA codes. That is why we will guide you on how to make your Messages app automatically clear these codes. Ready? let’s dive in
This is what you need:
Google has been kind enough to come up with an update to its Messages app that allows you to automatically remove 2FA codes after 24 hours. And since these codes usually expire in a few minutes, there’s no downside here. But to get started, you need the Google Messages app as your default messaging app. If you’re a Pixel 7 Pro user (or any other Google phone, for that matter), you’re set: Google Messages is your default app. For the rest of the Android gang, you’ll need to download it.
How to get Google messages on your Android phone:
First, open the Google Play Store and type “Google Messages” in the search bar. Find the app labeled “Google Messages” and tap to open it. You will then see a blue button in the middle of the screen that says “Set Default SMS App”. Go ahead and play it. A new window will open, where you just have to tap on the Messages icon and press “Set as default” to confirm. voila! Google Messages is now your default messaging app.
How to automatically remove 2FA codes in Google Messages:
Okay, now that Google Messages is your default app, let’s turn on the feature that removes 2FA codes after 24 hours. Open the app and tap on the account icon in the top right corner of the screen. Tap “Message Settings,” then “Message Organization.” Finally, turn on the toggle next to “Delete OTP automatically after 24 hours”.
Why should you automatically remove 2FA codes with Google Messages?
Google Messages is a great messaging app and it is particularly useful for Android users. The 24-hour automatic deletion feature for 2FA codes keeps your inbox tidy. Also, let’s face it, there’s really no point in holding on to 2FA codes after they’ve expired. Sure, you could delete them manually, but why bother when Google Messages can do it for you? This way, you can have a tidy inbox and one less thing to worry about. Sounds like a win-win, doesn’t it?
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