To secure your personal Zwitserleven account even further, we ask you to use two-factor authentication. This means you verify your identity not just with your username and password, but also with an additional code on your phone. Two-factor authentication is a simple and effective way to better protect your online accounts, such as MijnZwitserleven.
Other names for two-factor authentication are two-step verification, two-factor authentication (2FA), two-step authentication, or multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Double-check for security
Two-factor authentication involves logging in via two separate security steps. Once set up, you add an extra layer of protection. This makes it much more difficult for unauthorized individuals to gain access, even if they know your password.
For example:
- First, you enter your username and password.
- Then, you confirm your identity using a second verification method: on MijnZwitserleven, this is a code from either an SMS or an authenticator app. Each login generates a unique, temporary code that only you can use.
Don’t have an authenticator app yet? Download, for example, the authenticator app from Microsoft or Google:
- Download Microsoft Authenticator App
- Download Google Authenticator for Android
- Download Google Authenticator for iOS
Why use two-factor authentication?
Your login credentials might fall into the wrong hands without you realizing it, for example through:
- malicious software, such as malware or infostealers, on your laptop;
- hacks or data breaches; if you reuse passwords across multiple accounts, a data breach can impact all these accounts. Always use unique passwords. Better yet: use a password manager to generate and store strong, unique passwords for each account.
If a criminal obtains your password, they might attempt to log in from another device. However, thanks to two-factor authentication, they can’t get in without the unique code sent to your phone. This significantly reduces the risk of abuse.
Having issues?
Experiencing problems with MFA? Check the support page on How to log in to MijnZwitserleven
Want to learn more?
Two-factor authentication makes logging in significantly safer. However, always stay alert when browsing the internet: risks remain. Check out:
- the Safe Internet page for practical and reliable information.
- veiliginternetten.nl for more general tips and advice on safe online behavior.