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Two-Factor Authentication

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Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) adds a second check at login: after you type your password, BreederBuddy texts a 6-digit code to your phone. Even if someone learns your password, they can’t sign in without your phone — a simple way to keep your kennel’s records safe.

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What You Can Do Here

  • Turn on SMS-based two-factor authentication for your account
  • Use any US or international mobile number
  • Sign in with both your password and a one-time text code
  • Turn 2FA off if you change phones or no longer need it

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How It Works

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Turning 2FA On

  1. Open Settings → Two-Factor Auth (under the Account group). You’ll see Two-factor authentication is off.
  2. Click Enable two-factor authentication.
  3. Enter your mobile number under Phone number. US numbers work as-is. For international numbers, include the country code (e.g., +44 for the UK).
  4. Click Send code. A 6-digit code arrives by text.
  5. Type the code and click Verify and enable. The tab now shows Two-factor authentication is on and the number codes are sent to.
For security, BreederBuddy may ask you to confirm it’s you before sending the code — enter Your password and click Confirm, or click Verify with Google if you sign in with Google. Typed the wrong number? Click Wrong number? Go back.

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Signing In with 2FA On

  1. Enter your email and password as usual.
  2. BreederBuddy texts a 6-digit code to your phone.
  3. Type it into Verification code and click Verify and sign in.

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Turning 2FA Off

  1. Go back to Settings → Two-Factor Auth.
  2. Click Remove two-factor authentication. No code is needed to turn it off. The tab shows Two-factor authentication is off again.

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Key Terms

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Tips & Common Questions

Give it a minute, then double-check the phone number (and country code if you’re outside the US). When setting up, click Wrong number? Go back to fix the number and send a new code. When signing in, click Back to sign in and sign in again to get a fresh code. If it still doesn’t arrive, reach out through the chat in the bottom right and we can help.
You need to verify your email first. Click Send verification email, click the link in the email, then come back and click I’ve verified — check now to continue.
There are no backup recovery codes yet, so if you change your number you should turn 2FA off first, then turn it back on with the new number. If you’ve already lost access, reach out to support and we’ll help you get back in.
No — it’s included with every BreederBuddy account. Standard text message rates from your carrier may apply.

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Still Have Questions?

We’re here to help. If something isn’t working the way you expect, or you’d like to have a discussion around a certain topic, please reach out to us anytime through the chat in the bottom right corner of your screen. Thank you.