How to cancel VK verification code. VKontakte: review of the new function “Login Confirmation”

VK reports that the code was sent in a personal message to the page - but how can I view it? After all, to do this you need to go to the page, and to go there, you need to enter a code. A vicious circle?

Why does VK send the code in PM? After all, I can’t go there!

This happens when access to a page is restored or when login confirmation is enabled (two-factor authentication).

For example: I forgot my password. I'm trying to restore via SMS. I enter my phone number and last name, and VK writes that the code has been sent to the page in private messages - “A personal message from the Administration has been sent to the page with a confirmation code, which must be entered in the form below.” But I can’t access it, how do I find out the code? Why is the code not sent to the number via SMS? How to restore access to the page?

At first it seems like this is nonsense. VK sends the code not to the phone via SMS, but via PM to the page. That is, to view it, you need to have access to the page. And to get it, I need to find out and enter this code. A vicious circle? Is VK buggy? Are the developers stupid?

Explanation and solution of the problem

No, it turns out that this is not nonsense! Here's the reason:

VK knows that you are logged in to the mobile application on your phone. Somewhere, on some smartphone, an application is installed, and your page is open there. That’s why VK first sends the code in a private message. Why? Because it doesn’t cost them anything, but they have to pay money to send SMS. And if you have your phone with you, but you want to log in on another device - for example, on a computer - you can easily open the application and look at the code in a personal message.

But of course, VK doesn’t know where or on what smartphone you have this mobile application. You should know better. Find your phone, open the app and look at the code.

VK first sends the code in a personal message if your page is open in a mobile application. But you can have him send it via SMS to his phone.

How to force VK to send a code via SMS to your phone? Of course, VK has such an opportunity, because it is clear that a situation may arise when the phone with the application is not available, and you need to log in to the page on another device.

In the full version of the site, VK asks: “Do you have devices that are logged into the specified page?”- this means that if you have a phone at hand on which your VK page is open, then you need to answer "Yes, I have". And if not, then answer "No", and then VK will not send the code in a personal message, but directly via SMS. But even if there is no such question, the ability to send a code via SMS remains.

If you log in (or restore access) through the full version of VK, then after sending the code in a personal message, you can order it via SMS (or ask a robot to call). Need to click "Problems receiving codes":

After this, a link will appear to send the code via SMS (but you will have to wait a couple of minutes). In the next picture there is a link "Problems receiving codes" after clicking on it, it disappeared and “Other confirmation methods” appeared. That's where the link is "Send SMS", which we need. It becomes active after a couple of minutes of waiting.

In 2014, the social network VKontakte introduced two-factor authentication. What is this? This additional remedy security - in addition to authorization using a login and password, you must enter a 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 two-step verification. Manage alerts and authentication methods. These alerts tell you which device you tried to sign in to and its location. To receive alerts about unrecognized logins. Once you start receiving alerts about unrecognized logins.

Enable login confirmation via SMS on VKontakte

You may also receive alerts when someone tries to log in from a computer we don't recognize. To enable or perform two-step verification. Use one of the printed recovery codes.

• Cell Phone Text Messaging Codes.
• Code generator security codes.
• Disable your security key on your compatible device.
• Security codes from a third party application.
• Try to log in from a device that we already recognize.

How to activate two-factor authentication?

Click “My Settings” and select the “Security” tab. Here you will see the “Login Confirmation” subsection and the inscription: “Provides reliable protection against hacking: to enter the page you must enter a one-time code received via SMS or other connected method.” Click on the “Connect” button.

If you haven't saved the computer or mobile device you're using, you'll be prompted to do so when you enable two-step verification. This way, you won't have to enter your 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 so we can recognize it the next time you log in. If you've enabled private browsing or set your browser to erase your history every time you close it, you'll likely have to write code every time you log in. There are browser features that block this option. . To activate text message codes using your mobile phone.

A window will appear that describes some situations. For example, if two-factor authentication is enabled, then password recovery by number becomes unavailable and the administration strongly recommends linking a current email address to the page. If you are satisfied with everything, click on the “Proceed with setup” button.

If you have successfully activated text message codes for cell phone, it will appear with a verified phone number in the Text Messages section. Security codes text message, used for two-step authentication, always six digits. You can turn off text message security codes by clicking "Disable" next to the phone number you want to stop using. If you don't have another authentication method, you'll need to disable two-step verification before you can do this. You can reactivate cell phone text message codes by clicking the "Activate" button next to the phone number you want to activate. please try again. If you want to disable text message security codes and use a different authentication method, you must have a code generator and an activated security key. See more information about how to manage authentication method settings. However, please note that standard rates Your mobile operator's restrictions on sending and receiving messages will apply.

Enter the password for the page.

Enter the confirmation code and click “Send code”.

If you enable 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 there is no access to text messages or an Internet connection. You can also use it if you ever need to change your password.

Why is quick password recovery not available to me?

Setting up a code generator. At this time, you can only configure the code generator from your computer. To set up a code generator. To receive the code on your mobile device. When you sign in with your password and verification code, your account is more secure. If you remove this additional layer of security, you will be prompted for a password to log in, making it easier for a user to log into your account without permission.

The function is enabled. Place a checkmark next to “Remember current browser” so as not to enter the code on this computer every time, then click on the “Finish setup” button.

Reset passwords for apps you no longer use

In the "Login and Security" section of my account, select two-step verification. When prompted, sign in to your account with your username, password, and verification code. A pop-up window will appear confirming that you want to disable two-step verification. Select Disable two-step verification. . We recommend that you reuse passwords instead of application passwords to access applications.

You may have 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 two-step verification. You may not be able to obtain this information the next time you use the application because some applications take longer to detect that the application password has been revoked. Additionally, you should not forget to destroy any security codes that you used to verify ownership of this account.

How to disable two-factor authentication?

Still in the same “Security” section, click on the “Disable login confirmation” button.

The first time you sign in to a new device, you'll need to provide two pieces of information: a password and a six-digit verification code that automatically appears on your trusted devices. When entering the code, make sure you trust the new device. Once you sign in, you won't be prompted to enter a verification code on that device unless you sign out completely, delete the device, or change your password for security reasons. When you sign in online, you can designate your browser as a trusted browser so that the next time you sign in to that computer, you won't be prompted for a verification code.

Enter the password for the page.

Hello! In the previous article we looked at and, as promised, today I will tell you about the built-in two-level VK security system, which allows you to almost 100% prevent unauthorized users from stealing your password and logging in from your page.

Trusted phone numbers

A trusted phone number is a number that you can use to receive verification codes via 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 may have access to, 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 LOGIN CONFIRMATION. Login confirmation is provided reliable protection from hacking: to enter the page you must enter a one-time code received via SMS or other 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 whether 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 two-step verification and want to upgrade. If your account doesn't qualify 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 redirected to a pop-up window with an information brochure. Login confirmation using your phone. Login confirmation provides an additional level of protection for your VKontakte page. You can protect your page using your mobile phone.
Attention: when login confirmation is enabled, the password recovery service by phone number becomes unavailable. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you attach a current e-mail to the page, indicate your true first and last name, and upload your real photos as the main ones before continuing with the setup.

Things to remember when using two-factor authentication

Once activated, logging into your account requires both a password and access to trusted devices or telephone numbers. To provide maximum safety account and to ensure that you never lose access, you should follow these simple guidelines.

Update phone numbers

You can manage phone numbers and trusted devices, as well as 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:

To authorize, you need to use a special code received in one of the following ways: SMS, mobile application, pre-printed list.

Verification will not tire you: to gain access to 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 verification code used, he will not be able to access your page from his computer.

Go to the "Security" section and click "Edit". . If you want to add a phone number, click Add a trusted phone number and enter it. To remove a trusted phone number, click next to the phone number you want to remove.

Follow these steps to create a password for the application. After creating a password for the app, enter it or paste it into the app password field as usual. Use different methods to designate trusted devices and send verification codes; In addition, it offers improved user interface. Two-factor authentication is required to use certain features where enhanced security is required.

All you have to do is click on the “Proceed with setup” button located in the lower right corner of the screen. Another window will appear prompting you to enter your current password for the VKontakte page.

Confirmation of action. To confirm the action, you need to re-enter the password for your page.

Setting up an application for generating codes

If you want to sign in and don't have a trusted device on hand that can display verification codes, you can request a 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 security question that I also need to remember?

Account recovery is an automatic process designed to quick access to the account and at the same time denying access to anyone who may represent you. This may take several days or more depending on the specific account you may provide to verify your identity. There's no need to select or remember security questions with two-factor authentication. Your identity is only verified with your passwords and verification codes, which are 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 prompted to receive a CONFIRMATION CODE on mobile number, linked to the VK page.

When you sign up for two-factor authentication, we will store your previous security questions for two weeks if you want to reset previous settings security of your account. After this period, questions will be deleted.

How to disable login confirmation via phone

When you sign in to a new device, you will receive a notification about other trusted devices, which will include a map showing the approximate location of the new device. The location shown may reflect the network you are connected to rather than your 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 specified, click on the “change” button and bind a new one. If everything is OK, click on the “get code” button. A 5-digit number should arrive on your phone within 5 seconds digital code from the addressee VKcom.
VK 56732 - code to activate confirmation of entry to the page.

Enter it in the 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 has been successfully activated.

Don't forget to print out your backup codes. They will allow you to confirm login when you don't have access to your phone, for example when traveling.

If you wish, you can check the “remember current browser” box. This will give additional protection from unauthorized access.

Then click “finish setup”.

Now you need to move on to more subtle settings. Everything is there, on the “security” tab, you need to get backup codes and print them or save them in a safe place.

Reserve codes to confirm login. You have 10 more codes, each code can be used only once. Print them out, keep them in a safe place, and use them when you need the codes to verify your entry.
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 most recently created backup codes are valid.

You can click on the "print codes" button. A page will be generated immediately that can be sent for printing.

Keep 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.

Here's what the printed code page will look like:

Now let's go back to the SECURITY tab and talk about applications for generating codes. This function is convenient to use on mobile phones and tablets. Click on the “Code generation application (enable)” button.

A settings window will open.

Setting up an application for generating codes. Applications for generating two-step verification codes allow you to receive codes even without a network connection or cellular service.
Use any application to generate two-step verification codes. For example, Google Authenticator for iPhone, Android, Authenticator for Windows Phone.

Scan the QR code in the app or enter secret key, listed below. Then to confirm correct setting application, enter the verification code from the application.

We return again to the “SECURITY” tab and click on the “Set up application passwords” link.

Application passwords.

You don't have application passwords yet.

Now just enter the name in Latin and click “create password”. A window will open with your password for the application.

Application passwords.

Your password for the SMMis application:
10yj emew ekyc ydul

Enter the password you just created into the application instead of your password.
There is no need to remember this password. You only need to enter it once.

The setup is complete. Click on the “CLOSE” button.

Application passwords.

Some apps 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 normal password for the page. For each application you need to generate your own separate password. Application passwords are entered only once; you do not need to remember them.

If desired, you can create a new one and delete the old one.

Now let's talk about browser verification. You can remove 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 your browser from the checked ones, you will need to enter a new confirmation code the next time you use it.

If you want to delete, click on the “remove from checked” button. The message “Verified status with of this browser removed."

If we are talking about other devices, the algorithm is similar.

Verification codes on other devices

After resetting all verified devices, you will need to enter verification codes again on all devices and browsers except the current one.

The reset will also end active sessions and remove app passwords.

Click on the “reset” button if you want to reset them. The message “Codes on other devices have been reset” will appear.

In order to disable login confirmations, you need to click on the corresponding button on the security tab.

You will have to enter the current password for your VK page. If you make a mistake when entering, the message “Invalid password specified.” will appear. You can always set 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 VKontakte at a friend’s house or that someone else is using your page, then it’s easy to check and with one click log out of all pages except the one that is open in your browser.

Click on the “show activity history” button and if you see logins from other browsers and IPs, then you should click on the “end all sessions” button 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 of the reliability of the connection, then simply check the box - “Always use a secure connection (HTTPS)” and click on the “save” button.

A connection using a secure protocol means that all your data is transferred in encrypted form, so that attackers cannot intercept it. Secure connection must be enabled when using unreliable communication channels, for example, free or public WiFi networks. Attention! A secure connection can slow down the site, so it should only be used on unsecured networks.

These are, in principle, all the security settings that VKontakte offers us. If you have any questions, ask them in the comments.

Hello!

Today I noticed on VKontakte in “My Settings” a new item in the security section called “Login Confirmation”. And now we will look in more detail at what this is and is it worth enabling this function?

Login confirmationprovides an additional level of protection for your VKontakte page. You can protect your page using your mobile phone.

The point is simple: We enable the option and configure it. VKontakte remembers latest browser, from which you entered the page, as soon as the browser changes, you will not get to the page until you enter the special codes that you generate or confirm your entry with an SMS code.

Description and connection steps.

Go to “My Settings”.

Click the “Connect” button. If we move the cursor to the question mark, we will see a description of the function:

After clicking the button, a window with a description will appear, where you can read more about the innovation:

We agree and start setting up. Confirm your mobile phone.

The setup is complete, remember the current browser and move on to the next step.

Application passwords. Here we can create our own password for mobile application VKontakte. Unfortunately this option currently available only for Android smartphones. On at the momentiPhone and Windows Phone given have no function, but you can add it manually.

The application password menu looks like this:

Enter the name of the application and a password is created.

In order not to get confused about what to enter and where, carefully read the text on the forms and write down what they offer.

All. Now VKontakte remembers the browser from which you logged in last time. You can also manage sessions, just like with IP addresses.

I would like to point out the fact that when this option is enabled, quick password change does not work . If you lose your password, you will need to do full recovery, and this is: Confirmation by E-mail and by phone. But this does not play a special role.

Let's check this option in action. We are trying to log in through a different browser. After entering the data, a window opens where you need to enter the generated codes, which can be taken in the settings if you do not have access to the phone (there will be a description below) or you can receive the code via SMS and enter it:

Why and what is needed - everything is written on the form. When you run out of codes, you can generate new ones and preferably print them out or save them somewhere safe.

In my opinion function is necessary and desirable turn on. Even if you leave your password somewhere through negligence, they will not be able to use your page without your knowledge.

Today we will talk about one of the most effective methods protecting your VKontakte page. We will set up authorization on the site in such a way that it will be impossible to access your page until you enter the code received from the SMS that will be sent to your phone number linked to your account. That is, everything will happen in the same way as you use Internet banking.

Therefore, before you start setting up anything, make sure that your VK page is linked to current number and you are not going to change it. .

The function is quite useful; if you are afraid for your page, then the steps taken will increase its security significantly.
Let's get to practice

How to enable login confirmation on VK

IN top menu In the right corner, click on the button with your miniature and select “Settings” 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 provided with a whole petition about confirming your password using a mobile phone. They 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 asked to link the current email and indicate all the correct data on the page. So that it can be easily restored later. ().

We read all this and click on the “Proceed with setup” button

A pop-up window pops up 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 arrived on our phone and click on the “Send code” button:

The following window pops up, in which they write to us about backup codes and ask us not to forget to print them.

Reserve 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 your phone is unavailable at that time. You can enter one of these codes and get to the page. That's why it's important to print this list and have it with you.

Click on the “Finish setup” button:

Backup codes can be viewed in the same “Security” section. Find the phrase “Backup codes” and opposite it click on the “Show list” link next to it.

That's it, the function is disabled, we have completed the task.

And with this I will finish this article, I hope that the knowledge gained was useful to you and you implemented it, thereby securing your VKontakte account.

You can write to the VKontakte support service both if you have access to your personal page and if you don’t. I bring to your attention the most full review existing methods:

How to write a letter in support if you have access to your personal page?

Login to the site using your username and password. In the upper right corner, point and click on your name. Select the item “ Help».

The search page for the VKontakte directory opens. Enter “How to ask a support question?” We see the text. The third paragraph says:

Unfortunately, we were covered with an avalanche of questions, because familiar button“write to us” is temporarily unavailable. If you have questions that cannot be resolved with the help of articles, use the link

Click on the link and you can enter your question.

An alternative way to contact VK support

After you go to Help, a search page for the VKontakte directory opens. We open the first help section we come across.

Then click on the “This does not solve my problem” button, then click on the “I still have questions” link.

In the pop-up window, click “Ask a question.”

A form to contact support appears. Let's fill it out. We send.

How to contact VKontakte support via email?

You can also contact VK.com support directly using regular mail. All you need to do is send an email to your inbox [email protected]. Such emails are responded to in approximately 3-4 days, so be patient.

Advanced form for restoring access to a page

A letter to VK.com support via the extended access recovery form is a very common way to contact support. Used in cases where it is not possible in the usual way regain access to the social network. Step by step instructions.

As new ways to contact VK support appear, I will update these instructions. Just in case, I advise you to bookmark this page. If you have questions for me, ask them in the comments.