About this app
The Mail.ru Access Code creates one-time codes for logging into Mail and other services that support two-factor authentication. No one except you can enter your mail if he does not have access to your mobile device. This reduces the risk of mailbox theft to a minimum.IMPORTANT!
For the application to work correctly, you must set the exact time on the device! In case of authorization errors, make sure that "Automatic date and time" ("Use network time") is enabled in the "Date and time" settings of the device.
When do I need to enable two-factor authentication?
- your email is “attached” to Steam, Origin, or game accounts that you value;
- your mail - login to access the App Store;
- you receive mailings from banks;
- through your mail you can restore the data of payment systems (PayPal, Robokassa, etc.);
- you value letters in your mail.
How does two-factor authentication work?
In addition to the login and password, when you first log into the mail from a new device, you must enter a code to confirm that this is exactly you.
How to enable two-factor authentication?
You can enable two-factor authentication in the mail security settings in the Mail.ru Mail web version.
Where is the Mail.ru Access Code application used?
The Mail.ru Access Code application serves as a generator of one-time codes based on the TOTP (Time-based One-time Password) algorithm for services that support two-factor authentication. In addition to Mail and other Mail.ru products, the application is compatible with the world's largest Internet services, including Facebook, Google, Dropbox, Evernote, GitHub and many others.
Where can I get the 32-digit key?
A 32-digit secret key is generated in your account at the stage of application activation.
In Mail.ru, activation is available in the “Password and Security” settings — the “Two-factor authentication” settings — the Mobile app — the Connect button.
You can synchronize the application in two ways:
- Scan QR from the screen using the camera of the phone;
- enter the 32-digit secret key manually.
