The largest social network VKontakte has introduced two-step authorization on the site. Now, at the request of the user, in addition to entering a login password, he can protect his account by entering a PIN code. The Vkontakte pin code will provide the best protection of your data from hacking. How to activate and correctly configure the "Login Confirmation" function VK. And also how to use this function correctly - you can find out by reading our article.
What is PIN-code for VKontakte?
So, let's get you up to speed. The developers have been seriously concerned about the problem of protecting the personal data of their VK users for a long time. At first, hacking a page was as easy as shelling pears, but over time, the methods of protection became more and more sophisticated. And now, in the battle of burglars against Contact, there was a serious preponderance towards the latter.
After linking the account to a mobile phone number, the developers managed to significantly reduce the wave of page openings. Soon, the same developers optimized everything they had accumulated over the years - by entering the PIN code for VK. Now everyone who has a VKontakte account can set up the pin code function. Thus, the user gets, as it were, double protection of his account.
For authorization, in addition to filling in the login and password fields, you will need to enter a special code that will be sent to you via a free SMS message. Naturally, this SMS will be tied to the number of your mobile operator. If you do not want to mess with SMS messages, then you can use a special application for your smartphone - a code generator for VKontakte. It is also strongly recommended that you copy yourself a list of backup codes that you can use if you do not have a phone at hand. You should immediately reassure some "lazy" users - the PIN-code comes only at your request and only after you activate this function.
How to enable PIN confirmation of login?
In order to connect the "Login Confirmation" in the Contact, you need to go to the menu on your page "My settings". In the tab "General"- find a group of settings "Security of your page"... Opposite point Login Confirmation, you need to click on the button "To plug".
Now, when you log into your VK account, you will be prompted to “Enter the code”. Which, in fact, is what you should do.
Message: "An attempt was made to log into your account with IP"
The pin code will be valid only once. One entry - one pin. Even if "evil people" manage to get your PIN-code and login with a password from "VKontakte", they will not be able to use them. And you will receive in the form of a pop-up window the message “An attempt was made to log into your account from an IP that will contain the IP address of the computer from which they tried to illegally log into your account.
In this case, you should not panic, because The contact has already warned an attempt to hack your page. And you will be able to calculate and punish the person caught on the hot by the IP address of his computer.
"Remember browser" VKontakte or how to disable the entry of the pin code
If you do not want to use the pin input function, since, for example, you are at home and log in from your PC. Then you should use the "Remember browser" function, to activate it you just need to put a tick in the pop-up window. The function will allow you to remember the place and your native browser from which you are logged in and you will no longer need to enter the pin code for this browser on your PC. At any time, you can reset all settings either on the current device or on all tested devices.
IMPORTANT! You will not be able to simply disable this function of confirming login with a PIN code. When you first log in from your browser on a computer, laptop, smartphone or phone, you should enter the PIN code once and be sure to tick the "Remember browser" box. After that, you do not need to enter the pin code every time you log into VK from these devices.
If your SIM-card is lost, or fails, and the PIN-code confirmation function is activated, you can use the recovery form via email. The introduction of two-step authorization will protect your personal data, and your account will always be protected by the VK "security service".
The practice of double entry is already successfully used in many major social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, Google. Many internet banks also use a PIN verification code. And finally, VK.com has also strengthened the protection of our personal data.
In 2014, the social network VKontakte introduced two-factor authentication. What's this? This is an additional security measure - in addition to authorization using a username and password, you must enter the code that will be sent to the phone number associated with your account. Even if an attacker has data from your page, he will not be able to get into it.
Login and 2-Step Verification. Manage alerts and authentication methods. These alerts tell you which device you were trying to sign in and its location. To receive notifications about unrecognized logins. As soon as you start getting notifications about unrecognized entries.
Turn on confirmation of entry by SMS on Vkontakte
You may also receive alerts when someone tries to log in from a computer that we don't recognize. To enable or complete 2-Step Verification. Use one of the printable recovery codes.
- Cell phone text messaging codes.
- Code generator security codes.
- Disable your security key on a compatible device.
- Security codes from a third party application.
- Try to sign in with a device we already recognize.
How do I activate two-factor authentication?
Click on "My Settings" and select the "Security" tab. Here you will see a subsection "Confirmation of entry" and the inscription: "Provides reliable protection against hacking: to enter the page, you must enter a one-time code received by SMS or another connected method." Click on the "Connect" button.
If you haven't saved the computer or mobile device you are using, you will be prompted to do so when you enable 2-Step Verification. This way you will not need to enter a security code when you log in again. Do not click the Save This Browser button if you are using a public computer that other people have access to. We need to remember information about your computer and browser in order to recognize it the next time you log in. If you've turned on private browsing or configured your browser to erase your history every time you close it, you probably have to write code every time you log in. There are browser features that block this option. ... To activate text message codes using a mobile phone.
A window will appear describing some of the situations. For example, if two-factor authentication is enabled, then password recovery by number becomes unavailable and the administration strongly recommends that you bind a current email address to the page. If everything suits you, click on the "Proceed to setup" button.
If you have successfully activated the text message codes for the cell phone, it will appear with the verified phone number in the “Text Messages” section. The text message security codes used for 2SV are always six digits. You can turn off text message security codes by clicking Disable next to the phone number you want to stop using. Unless you have any other authentication method, you need to disable 2-Step Verification before you can do this. You can reactivate the cell phone text message codes by clicking the “Activate” button next to the phone number you want to launch. try again. If you want to disable text message security codes and use a different authentication method, you must have a code generator and a security key activated. See more information on how to manage your authentication method settings. However, please note that your cellular operator's standard rates for sending and receiving messages will apply.
Enter the password for the page.
Enter the confirmation code and click "Send code".
If you activate it, a special security code will be generated on your phone that you can use to authenticate your login attempt from another computer or mobile device. The code generator works on mobile devices even if you don't have access to text messages or an internet connection. You can also use it if you ever need to change your password.
Why is fast password recovery not available for me?
Setting up the code generator. At this time, you can only configure the code generator from the computer. To customize the code generator. To receive the code on a mobile device. When you log in with a password and verification code, your account is more secure. If you remove this additional layer of security, you will be prompted for a login password, making it easier for a user to log into your account without permission.
The function is connected. We put a tick next to the item "Remember the current browser" so as not to enter the code on this computer every time, then click on the button "Complete the setup".
Revoke passwords for apps you no longer use
In the Sign In & Security section of my account, select 2-Step Verification. When prompted, log into your account with your username, password, and verification code. A pop-up window will appear confirming that you want to disable 2-Step Verification. Select Disable 2-Step Verification. ... We recommend that you reuse passwords instead of app passwords to access apps.
You may need to enter your password again. ... You must re-authorize each app whose app password you revoked by entering your username and password, just as you did before enabling 2-Step Verification. You will not be able to get this information the next time you use the app because some apps take longer to detect that the app password has been canceled. In addition, you must remember to destroy any security codes that you used to verify ownership of this account.
How do I turn off two-factor authentication?
All in the same section "Security" click on the button "Disable login confirmation".
When you first log into a new device, you need to provide two data: a password and a six-digit verification code, which is automatically displayed on your trusted devices. When entering the code, make sure you trust the new device. Once logged in, you will not be prompted to enter a verification code on this device unless you log out completely, remove the device, or change your password for security reasons. When you log on to the network, you can set your browser as a trusted browser so that you are not prompted for a verification code the next time you log on to that computer.
Enter the password for the page.
Hey! In the previous article, we examined and, as promised, today I will tell you about the built-in two-level VK security system, which allows almost 100% to prevent unauthorized users from stealing your password and entering from your page.
Trusted phone numbers
A trusted phone number is a number that you can use to receive verification codes by text message or phone call. You must verify at least one trusted phone number to register for two-factor authentication.
How to create and view a set of backup codes
You should also consider checking other phone numbers that you can access, such as your home number or the number of a family member or close friend. These numbers can be used if you can temporarily access your devices.
First of all, you need to go to your page on the VK.COM website and select "my settings" in the left menu. At the very top, you need to select the second tab "security":
First, let's set up ENTRY CONFIRMATION. Confirmation of entry provides reliable protection against hacking: to enter the page, you must enter a one-time code received via SMS or another connected method.
Enable two-factor authentication in settings
Enter the phone number you want to use to receive verification codes when you sign in. You can choose if you want to receive codes via text message or phone call. Enter the verification code to verify your phone number and enable two-factor authentication.
In this case, you will notice that two-factor authentication is already enabled. If you are already using 2-Step Verification and want to upgrade. If your account is not suitable for two-factor authentication, you can use it to protect your information.
To activate, you need to click on the "connect" button. You will be taken to a pop-up window with an information brochure. Confirmation of entry using the phone. Login confirmation provides an additional level of protection for your VK page. You can protect your page with your mobile phone.
Attention: when login confirmation is enabled, the password recovery service by phone number becomes unavailable. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you bind a current e-mail to the page, indicate your true first and last name and upload your real photos as the main ones before proceeding with the configuration.
Things to Remember When Using Two-Factor Authentication
Once activated, logging into an account requires both a password and access to trusted devices or phone numbers. To keep your account as secure as possible and to ensure you never lose access, you should follow these simple guidelines.
Update phone numbers
You can manage phone numbers, trusted devices, and other account information. To use two-factor authentication, you must register at least one trusted phone number where you can receive verification codes. To update trusted phone numbers, follow these steps.
For authorization, you need to use a special code received in one of the following ways: SMS, mobile application, pre-printed list.
Verification won't tire you: to access your account from a new browser or device, you only need to enter the verification code once.
Even if an attacker finds out your username, password and the used confirmation code, he will not be able to get to your page from his computer.
Go to the "Security" section and click "Change". ... If you want to add a phone number, click Add Trusted Phone Number and enter it. To remove a trusted phone number, click next to the phone number you want to remove.
Follow the steps below to create a password for the app. After creating an app password, enter it or paste it in the app password field as usual. Use different methods to designate trusted devices and send verification codes; Moreover, it offers an improved user experience. Certain features require two-factor authentication where increased security is required.
You just have to click on the "Start setting" button located in the lower right corner of the screen. Another window will appear, prompting you to enter your current password from the VKontakte page.
Confirmation of action. To confirm the action, you need to re-enter the password for your page.
Configuring the application for generating codes
If you want to sign in and don't have a trusted device close at hand where verification codes might appear, you can request that the code be sent to a trusted phone number via text message or phone call. On the login screen, click "I didn't receive a code" and choose the option to send the code to a trusted phone number.
Is there a secret question to remember as well?
Account recovery is an automatic process designed to provide quick access to your account while denying access to anyone who might represent you. This may take several days or more, depending on the specific account you can provide to verify your identity. There is no need to select or remember security questions with two-factor authentication. Your identity is only verified with your passwords and verification codes sent to your devices and trusted phone numbers.
Enter your password in the field provided and click on the "Confirm" button. If you entered it correctly, another window will appear in which you will be offered to receive a CONFIRMATION CODE to the mobile number linked to the VK page.
When you sign up for two-factor authentication, we'll keep your previous security questions for two weeks in case you want to reset your previous security settings for your account. After this period, questions will be deleted.
Turn off phone sign-in confirmation
When you sign in to a new device, you will receive a notification for other trusted devices, which will include a map showing the approximate location of the new device. The displayed location may reflect the network you are connected to, rather than the physical location.
Confirmation of action. To confirm the action, we will send a free SMS message with a code to your mobile phone.
If the wrong number is indicated - click on the "change" button and link a new one. If everything is OK - click on the "get the code" button. A 5-digit digital code from the addressee of VKcom should come to your phone within 5 seconds.
VK 56732 - code to activate confirmation of entering the page.
Enter it in a special field and click on the "send code" button:
As soon as the required code is entered, the login confirmation setting will be activated.
Login confirmation. Login confirmation check activated successfully.
Don't forget to print your backup codes. They will allow you to confirm entry when you do not have access to your phone, for example, while traveling.
If you wish, you can put a check mark in the "remember the current browser" box. This will provide additional protection against unauthorized access.
Then click “complete setup”.
Now you need to move on to more detailed settings. All in the same place, on the "security" tab, you need to get the backup codes and print them or save them in a safe place.
Backup codes for login confirmation. You have 10 more codes, each code can be used only once. Print them out, put them away in a safe place and use them when you need codes to validate your login.
1. 0562 0104
2. 6747 5654
3. 3004 5587
4. 5521 8277
5. 1491 1308
6. 6061 3403
7. 2282 4633
8. 7984 0853
9. 4645 4558
10. 2779 8441
You can get new codes if they run out. Only the last created backup codes are valid.
You can click on the "print codes" button. A page is immediately generated that can be sent to print.
Store the codes in a safe place and use them to
login confirmation when you do not have your phone with you.
Each code can only be used once.
You can always get new backup codes at
settings on your VKontakte page.
This is what the printed code page will look like:
Now let's go back to the SECURITY tab and talk about code generation applications. This function is convenient to use from mobile phones and tablets. Click on the Code Generation Application (enable) button.
A window with settings will open.
Setting up an application for generating codes. Two-Step Verification Verification Code Generation Apps allow you to receive codes even without a network or cellular connection.
Use any app to generate 2-Step Verification codes. For example, Google Authenticator for iPhone, Android, Authenticator for Windows Phone.
Scan the QR code in the app or enter the secret key below. Then, to confirm the correct app setup, enter the verification code from the app.
Go back to the SECURITY tab and click on the Configure Application Passwords link.
Application passwords.
You don't have app passwords yet.
Now just enter the name in Latin and click "create a password". A window will open with your password for the application.
Application passwords.
Your password for the SMMis app:
10yj emew ekyc ydul
Enter the password you just created into the app instead of your password.
You do not need to remember this password. You only need to enter it once.
The setup is complete. Click on the "CLOSE" button.
Application passwords.
Some applications do not yet support login authentication. If the application gives an error related to the password, you need to create a special password for it and enter it instead of the usual password from the page. Each application needs to generate its own separate password. Application passwords are entered only once, you do not need to remember them.
If you wish, you can create a new one and delete the old one.
Now let's talk about browser confirmation. You can remove the confirmation:
- from the current browser
- on other devices
The current browser is the one with which the social network was opened. VKontakte network at the moment the login confirmation is turned on.
After removing the browser from the checked ones, you will need to enter a new confirmation code the next time you work.
If you want to remove - click on the "remove from checked" button. An inscription will appear - "The checked status has been removed from this browser."
If we are talking about other devices, then the algorithm is similar.
Verification codes on other devices
After resetting all checked devices, you will need to enter confirmation codes again on all devices and browsers, except for the current one.
Resetting will also end active sessions and remove app passwords.
Click on the "reset" button if you want to reset them to zero. The message "Codes on other devices have been reset" will appear.
In order to disable login confirmation, you need to click on the corresponding button on the security tab.
You will have to enter the current password from your VK page. If you make a mistake while entering, the message "The entered password is incorrect." You can always ask a new one. As soon as you enter the correct password, the login confirmation function will be disabled.
Now let's talk about the activity history. Activity history shows information about which devices and at what time you entered the site. If you suspect that someone has gained access to your profile, you can stop this activity at any time.
Accordingly, if you suspect that you forgot to log out of a friend's house from VKontakte or someone else is sitting on your page, then it is easy to check and with one click of the mouse exit from all pages, except for the one that is open in your browser.
Click on the button "show activity history" and if you see logins from other browsers and IP, then you should click on the button "end all sessions" and change the password for the page:
And the last line of defense is the protection of transmitted data:
If you are on a public Wi-Fi network or are not sure about the reliability of the connection, then just check the "Always use a secure connection (HTTPS)" checkbox and click on the "save" button.
A secure protocol connection means that all your data is encrypted so that attackers cannot intercept it. A secure connection must be enabled when using unreliable communication channels, such as free or public WiFi networks. A secure connection can slow down your site, so it should only be used on insecure networks.
That is, in principle, all the security settings that VKontakte offers us. If you have any questions, ask them in the comments.
« In contact with always cares about your safety "- from the very first days of its existence, this motto has been an integral part of this social. networks. And today another very big and significant step has been taken for the security of your account!
Connecting an additional verification method
The new login confirmation feature lets you do even more secure your account from "unwanted" visitors. The function was added relatively recently and is available to all users. Let's take a look at the connection steps:
You can activate our function by going to “ My settings", Open the tab" General", A subgroup of settings" Security of your page". Opposite the item " Login confirmation"Click" to plug».
Now we have secured our page and activated the function. From now on, entering the correct login & password pair will not be enough to enter your page. You will need to enter a special code sent to you via SMS. Please note that you need to check the corresponding boxes.
The code sent via SMS is valid only once, which provides maximum protection against selection. That is, even if the code is intercepted or "spied on the phone" it will be impossible to enter. Please note that the function "Application for generating codes" personally does not inspire confidence in me and is not convenient at all. I advise you to turn it off. Moving on, dear readers.
Constant use of proven devices
VKontakte took care of people's nerves and decided to save us from endless verification on trusted devices. Upon authorization, you will have the opportunity to remember this device and rid yourself of a ton of SMS "approx.
I want to note that at any time you will have the opportunity " throw off"authorization on all devices and in which case, having entered your page, you will need to enter the (new) code again. This will help us protect ourselves on a new level!
I'll figure out you by IP!
Now you will receive an instant notification that someone tried to enter your page by entering a login & password pair. The corresponding notification will be displayed in the traditional style of "VKontakte notifications"
More information
Why is fast password recovery not available for me?
How to enter the VKontakte website if you have forgotten your password and login protection is enabled (login confirmation)? You are trying to regain access, but you receive an error message:
Fast password recovery is not available. Mobile phone login confirmation is enabled for your page.
Or like this:
Unfortunately, you cannot recover the password for the specified phone number.
Or another option:
Error. This function is not available for this page.
This means that sometime before you yourself turned on the confirmation of entry by mobile phone, when to enter the page you need to enter not only the password, but also the code sent to the phone:
When it is worth protecting the entrance (two-factor authentication), it increases security and protects against hacking, but you forgot your password. What to do? It is no longer possible to get a recovery code to your phone, because login confirmation- this is when you both know the password and have access to the phone. Both that, and another together. This is the only way to ensure the security that you yourself voluntarily turned on. It is no longer possible to restore a page with only one phone number if you do not know the password. The VK website warned you about everything, but you did not read it when you turned on the protection. Maybe that's why you feel like you weren't warned.
Attention! Here are absolutely all the ways that you have in 2019. It is useless to search for something else or ask in the comments. Only you can restore access. Read to the end and do as it is written. Blue links lead to other pages that will help you.
How now to recover the password, access to the page?
1. Recover by email
If you have an additional login confirmation connected, then instead of a quick password recovery via SMS, password recovery by e-mail (e-mail) is used. Is your page linked to email? If so, you can request a link to reset your password. (the instruction will open in a new window). It may turn out that the page is tied to the mail, but you cannot enter the mail (you have no access or simply don’t remember it) - in this case, it is better to try to restore access to the mail first, otherwise you will have the only way, it is more complicated and requires much more time - recovery via support.
2. Restore via support
When login confirmation is enabled, and you forgot the password and the page is NOT tied to email (or there is no access to mail, or you don’t remember the address), the only way to restore the page is technical support request... This link will open a form for restoring access, which must be filled out. Better to do this from your computer, not your phone. See detailed instructions here:
If it doesn't work, do it through the full version on your computer.
We'll have to prove that the page is yours. If your real photos are not there or your real name and surname are not indicated, then it is almost impossible (or very difficult) to restore the page. After all, you were warned about everything when you turned on the protection of the entrance. You can see why the application might be rejected. Of course, there is an opportunity to contact VK support and try in some way to prove that the page is yours. If they see that you are a normal person and that the page is really yours, they can meet halfway. If even then nothing works out, register a new page in VK. This is a lesson for the future.
Why can't I recover my password by SMS if login confirmation is enabled?
Because you yourself turned on TWO-factor (TWO-step) authentication, and now you want to reset your password with only ONE factor (phone). But it doesn't work that way. You should have read the warning. We described all the ways to reset the password in this situation above, there are only two of them.
I have backup codes, why can't I recover my password with them?
Because the backup codes that you wrote out or printed are needed when there is no access to the phone- that is, when you cannot receive SMS to enter. And you do not have password, you forgot him. In this case, the backup code will not help.
There is no way to restore it again!
There are no other ways to restore access. It is useless to search for them. That is, there is no other way to restore it at all. You just read all the possible ways. if you don’t understand.
Can I turn off login confirmation?
Of course you can. But to do this, you must first go to the page. And if you can't do this yet, then you can't turn off login confirmation either. Restore access as described above.
Today we will talk about one of the most effective methods of protecting our Vkontakte page. We will set up authorization on the site in such a way that it will be impossible to get to your page until you enter the code received from the SMS that will come to your phone number associated with your account. That is, everything will happen in the same way as you use Internet banking.
Therefore, before you start customizing something, make sure that the actual number is attached to your VK page and you are not going to change it. ...
The function is quite useful, if you are afraid for your page, then the actions taken will increase its security at times.
Let's get to practice
How to enable VK login confirmation
In the upper menu in the right corner, click on the button with your thumbnail and select the "Settings" item from the drop-down list:
At the next stage, go to the "Security" tab. At the very top, we find the "Login Confirmation" section and click on the "Connect" button:
Next, we are presented with a whole petition to confirm the password using a mobile phone. Write how good it is for you and how bad it is for attackers. They also warn that if you enable this function, then password recovery by phone number will become unavailable, and therefore we are offered to link up-to-date mail and indicate all truthful data on the page. So that it can then be easily restored. ().
We all read this and click on the "Start setting" button
A pop-up window appears in which we need to enter the password for the page and click on the "Confirm" button:
We enter the confirmation code that should have come to our phone, and click on the "Send code" button:
The next window pops up, in which they write to us about the backup codes and ask us not to forget to print them.
Backup codes - a list of 10 access codes. These are constant numbers, they do not change and can be useful if you want to go to the page, and the phone will be unavailable at this time. You can enter one of these codes and get to the page. Therefore, it is so important to print this list and have it with you.
Click on the button "Complete the setup":
Backup codes can be found in the same section "Security". We find the phrase "Reserve codes" and opposite it, click on the link "Show list" next to it.
That's it, the function is disabled, we have completed the task.
And on this I will end this article, I hope that the knowledge gained was useful to you and you implemented it thereby securing your Vkontakte account.
