Using Google Authenticator with Hootsuite decreases the chance of your account being compromised. Why is this?
- Google Authenticator includes proprietary biometrics to ensure only the designated user(s) can access it.
- Authenticator cross-references the IP address on file with the address making the access request.
- It is unlikely that a third party will gain access to both your Hootsuite password AND the device you use to run Google Authenticator.
- Google Authenticator requires the users to have a second unique password, in addition to their Hootsuite password.
- Because Google Authenticator overrides your Hootsuite password and becomes your primary sign-in method.