Two-factor
authentication (2FA)
Use SMS-based login verification to enhance security of websites, mobile apps, and SaaS products
Benefits of 2-factor authentication
Secure your services
Two-factor authentication (also known as 2-step verification) safeguards apps and online services from malicious attacks, fraud, and data loss
Protect your users
Even strong passwords are hackable, which is why two-factor authentication, or 2FA, provides a second layer of control to eliminate unauthorized access to the accounts
Better customer satisfaction
Show you care by ensuring the safety of the data your customers share with your app or online service
How 2-step verification works
1
2FA - 1st step of verification
The user enters their username and password into a login form
2
Passcode delivery
Apico SMS API automatically sends an SMS text message with a passcode to the user's cell phone
3
2FA - 2d step of verification
The user inputs that passcode on the webpage to complete the transaction
to complete the transaction
2FA requires the correct combination of one-time passcode + password
Features
Out-of-band authentication
One-time SMS passcodes for 2FA are delivered over a mobile network as a second, non-web/email, channel to make sure access to the accounts is secure
No need for a dedicated token
No additional device or software is required for mobile 2FA: a one-time code is delivered by SMS to the user's personal cell phone
Easy to implement
Mobile 2-step verification can be easily added to any web service or software application using Apico SMS API
Affordable
Apico’s clear pay-per-message pricing model and low rates are as good as it gets
Pricing
connection fees
$0
regular fees
$0per month
Per-message rates starting from
$0.01per message
Putting 2FA to Use
Safe payments
Secure internet payments with 2-factor authentication: both the user's password and the texted passcode are required to complete the transaction
New user verification
Verify user phone numbers with SMS passcodes to prevent robotic registrations
Protect sensitive information
2FA ensures that only legitimate owners have access to sensitive information such as online medical records, financial documents, and online infrastructure
Password theft protection
Prevent account takeovers with two-factor authorization confirming that the transaction is authorised
Why Apico
Own infrastructure
Apico provides company-owned communication nodes, their own channels, and an in-house development team
Favorable rates
Pay-as-you-go starting from as low as $0.002 per minute, $0.01 per SMS, and $0.8 per number
Comprehensive support
We’re always around to help make your app awesome