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How to handle SMS 2FA for Digital Nomads?

Just curious, how do you manage 2FA SMS authentication codes as a remote worker? Especially when things like Google Authenticator is not an option.?

on July 20, 2020
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    It's simple. I just use AnonymSMS. This platform offers free SMS services, using real SIM cards for their numbers. It's been reliable in providing me with the necessary codes wherever I am.

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    Sorry for reviving this topic.
    I usually buy local eSIMs. A lot cheaper than roaming plans.

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    Just curious, how do you manage 2FA SMS authentication codes as a remote worker?

    Uh, why is using 2FA SMS a problem for you, as a remote worker? To me, I don't see how being a remote worker is related to ease-of-use of 2FA SMS. Wouldn't the SMS be delivered to your personal (or work-provided) phone?

    I feel like either I misunderstand your question, or there's something missing in the way you phrased it.

    Or do you mean ... how to use 2FA SMS when you are in a different country, or if you move between countries regularly?

    I don't know about you, but in my country (Australia), the Tier 1 telco's have phone plans which feature roaming which includes free sms receival. So when I'm in a different country, I have my phone on roaming, and it still receives SMS codes as needed.

    I just have to be careful not to send any sms, or answer any phones calls, whilst roaming.

    If it's troublesome for you to carry a separate phone with your 'home country' sim card ... you consider a dual sim phone. I have a dual sim phone and it's great for receiving sms whilst roaming.