Which is better multi factor authentication for Quickbooks - SMS or an authenticator app?
We strongly recommend using multi-factor authentication for your QuickBooks Online account. QBO not only has your business’s entire set of accounting and bookkeeping data, it also has links to your bank account, your credit cards and more. You want to keep that critical business information safe!
QuickBook 2FA: SMS vs Authenticator app?
We strongly prefer the Authentication app over SMS for QBO. Not only is an app more secure than SMS, it’s also a better user experience.
From a security perspective, hackers have figured out a few ways to break into SMS messages to retrieve login codes. A popular method is called SIM Swapping, but there are other methods that make this less secure.
We obviously think that QBO is the best accounting software for startups - but you still need to keep your data secure. Using a solid password, only granting access to the account to people who need access (like your accountant!) and using two factor authentication can all help keep your startup’s data more secure.
Vanessa Kruze, a seasoned CPA, has an impressive track record prior to establishing Kruze Consulting. Her experience includes pivotal roles at Deloitte Tax and as a controller for a substantial startup with over 120 employees and $20 million in revenue. Under her leadership, Kruze Consulting has emerged as a distinguished CPA firm, recognized on the Inc 5000 list for five consecutive years, illustrating rapid growth and success in the competitive accounting landscape. Vanessa's unique approach, combining deep industry knowledge with advanced automation and software solutions, has positioned her firm as a leader in providing comprehensive accounting services to startups across the United States.
