2FA methods supported by Ancestry
Ancestry offers the following two-factor authentication options to help protect your account.
SMS
Ancestry can send a one-time verification code to your phone via text message.
Ancestry can deliver a one-time verification code to your email address.
SMS 2FA is currently only available for customers with a U.S. based phone number.
Ancestry 2FA — Frequently asked questions
Does Ancestry support an authenticator app?
No. Ancestry does not currently offer TOTP-based codes, but it does support SMS, Email.
Which two-factor authentication methods does Ancestry support?
Ancestry currently supports: SMS, Email.
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