Google’s Titan Security Key — used for two-factor logins — went live today in the Google store, with a full kit available for $50, shipping immediately.

Google isn’t the only firm offering 2FA sign-in codes to provide backups. Since 2019, Microsoft has allowed people to use a “backup and restore” tool for its Microsoft Authenticator app.

Android phones can now double as a Fast Identity Online (FIDO) security key for signing into personal and work Google accounts.

Simply securing your Google and Facebook accounts might be compelling enough to add a security key to your key ring because both sites are prime targets for cyberattacks and identify theft.

Also: The best security keys right now Released on Monday for iOS and Android, the latest version of Google Authenticator lets you back up and sync your one-time 2FA codes to your Google account ...

Google has said it's planning to stop sending 2FA codes via text message to verify Gmail accounts in favor of security tools such as passkeys and QR codes that you would scan with your device.

Google now has security codes created using security keys for those scenarios. One-time security codes can be used to log into legacy platforms where security keys aren’t supported directly.