At Uphold, security is our top priority. Today, we're excited to announce significant enhancements to our two-factor authentication (2FA) system that will provide even stronger protection for your digital assets.
What's New in Our 2FA System
Our enhanced 2FA protection includes several new features designed to make your account more secure while maintaining ease of use:
1. Biometric Authentication
You can now use biometric authentication methods such as fingerprint scanning and facial recognition as part of your 2FA setup. This provides an additional layer of security that's uniquely tied to you.
2. Hardware Security Keys
We now support FIDO2/WebAuthn compatible hardware security keys. These physical devices provide the highest level of security and are nearly impossible to compromise.
3. Backup Authentication Methods
To ensure you never get locked out of your account, we've introduced multiple backup authentication methods that you can configure during setup.
Why Enhanced 2FA Matters
With the increasing value and importance of digital assets, protecting your account has never been more critical. Our enhanced 2FA system provides multiple layers of protection against:
- Phishing attacks
- SIM swapping
- Password breaches
- Social engineering attacks
How to Enable Enhanced 2FA
Enabling our enhanced 2FA protection is simple:
- Log into your Uphold account
- Go to Security Settings
- Select "Enhanced 2FA"
- Choose your preferred authentication method
- Follow the setup instructions
Best Practices for Account Security
While our enhanced 2FA provides excellent protection, following these best practices will further secure your account:
- Use a strong, unique password
- Enable all available security features
- Regularly review your account activity
- Keep your contact information up to date
- Never share your login credentials
Your security is our priority, and these enhancements represent our ongoing commitment to protecting your digital assets. If you have any questions about the new 2FA features, our support team is here to help.