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iOS 15 Will Include a Built-in Multi-factor Authenticator

Apple is making its own 2FA system

By Joshua Hawkins Joshua Hawkins Freelance Technology Reporter Full Sail University Josh Hawkins is a freelance writer for Lifewire who loves writing about the latest tech and gadgets that help make people’s lives easier. As an avid gamer and VR enthusiast, he also enjoys diving deep into the technology that helps bring those kinds of experiences to life. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 9, 2021 03:14PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Internet & Security Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming iOS 15 will include several new features and additions, including a built-in authenticator. Apple announced iOS 15 and detailed many of its features Monday during the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). While the company went over several of the additions to the updated operating system, there just wasn’t enough time to cover all of them. One that managed to slip under the radar is the introduction of an authenticator, similar to Authy or Google Authenticator. Lyubchik Prokopchuk / Getty MacRumors reports that the included authenticator system will allow iOS users to generate verification codes for their various accounts directly from the iPhone’s Settings app. Multi-factor authentication (sometimes referred to as two-factor authentication or 2FA) has become one of the most secure ways to add protection to your online accounts. In the past, users have relied on third-party apps like Google Authenticator, though Apple’s included authentication system would remove the need to rely on those third-party apps. Forbes notes the addition of an authenticator is just another step in Apple’s goal to provide better protection for users. Multi-factor authentication (sometimes referred to as two-factor authentication or 2FA) has become one of the most secure ways to add protection to your online accounts. iOS 15 also includes Mail Privacy Protection, which conceals your IP address to cut down on email tracking, as well as an App Privacy Report, which details which apps have been using your camera, location, photos, and other key parts of your phone that may allow access to private data. iOS 15 is expected to arrive later this fall, and the public beta will launch in July for those who want to try it out before launch. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Turn on Two-Factor Authentication on Facebook How to Use Two-Factor Authentication in iOS 15 How to Use Two Step Verification (2FA) in WhatsApp How to Set up Google Authenticator How to Set Up and Use Microsoft 365 MFA How to Sync Your Desktop to the Cloud with OneDrive How to Turn off Two-Factor Authentication on Apple Devices How to Use Sign In With Apple The 10 Best Password Managers of 2022 What Is Duo Mobile for Android? How to Turn on Gmail Two-Factor Authentication How to Use the Microsoft Authenticator App iOS 15: Release Date, Features, and Supported Devices The 4 Best Slack Security Tips to Keep Your Team Chats Safe 10 Popular Accounts That Should Have Two-Factor Authentication Enabled What to Do When Facebook Isn't Sending Security Codes Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies