From 72bdc977cc33975dfd62ace10cd08b01b0d966d7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Steven Maude Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:43:12 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Recommend non-SMS two-factor methods GitHub has options for more secure 2FA methods. --- .../tutorial/create-a-github-account/index.md | 8 ++++++-- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/getting-started/tutorial/create-a-github-account/index.md b/docs/getting-started/tutorial/create-a-github-account/index.md index 619c5f93e..69df2316a 100644 --- a/docs/getting-started/tutorial/create-a-github-account/index.md +++ b/docs/getting-started/tutorial/create-a-github-account/index.md @@ -21,5 +21,9 @@ to visit to confirm your account. ## Securing your GitHub account -We recommend that you [secure your GitHub account with two-factor -authentication](https://docs.github.com/en/github/authenticating-to-github/securing-your-account-with-two-factor-authentication-2fa). +You must [secure your GitHub account with two-factor +authentication](https://docs.github.com/en/github/authenticating-to-github/securing-your-account-with-two-factor-authentication-2fa), + +You should also [follow GitHub's recommendation](https://docs.github.com/en/authentication/securing-your-account-with-two-factor-authentication-2fa/configuring-two-factor-authentication#configuring-two-factor-authentication-using-text-messages) +of using one of the available two-factor authentication methods +that are more secure than text message (SMS).