
Security
When To Use SMS 2FA vs Authenticator Apps vs Passkeys
Compare SMS 2FA, authenticator apps, and passkeys - learn which to use: passkeys first, authenticator apps as backup, and SMS only as a last resort.
Insights, guides, and updates from the JoltSMS team

Security
Compare SMS 2FA, authenticator apps, and passkeys - learn which to use: passkeys first, authenticator apps as backup, and SMS only as a last resort.

Security
Enabling 2FA alone won’t satisfy SOC 2 — establish formal 2FA policies, centralized authentication logs, RBAC, and offboarding to be audit-ready.

Security
Platforms block VoIP and disposable numbers to stop fraud; learn how detection works and why carrier-issued real-SIM numbers reduce verification failures.

Account Management
Centralize SMS 2FA codes with webhooks and APIs: receive real‑SIM OTPs, validate HMAC‑SHA256 signatures, parse and store codes, and manage team access with RBAC.

Account Management
Document every account and use company-controlled real-SIM numbers so teams can reliably access and recover 2FA-protected services.

Account Management
Route 2FA SMS into your helpdesk using a real‑SIM number, webhooks or email to centralize access, create an audit trail, and prevent lockouts.

Account Management
Compare physical SIMs, real-SIM rentals, and VoIP to pass US-only phone verification—practical setup, costs, and best practices for non-US teams.

Account Management
Use dedicated real‑SIM numbers, isolate each seller account, and secure team 2FA to avoid linked suspensions and retain access across marketplaces.

Account Management
Secure DevOps and cloud roots: use hardware security keys for admins, match MFA to account risk, enforce break-glass controls and real-SIM recovery.

Account Management
Guide for finance and ops to manage 2FA for banks and payment accounts: use real-SIM numbers, centralize codes to Slack/Discord, add backups, and audit activity.

Account Management
Build tamper-proof OTP audit trails for 2FA: event logging, metadata capture, secure storage, retention policies, and real‑SIM SMS delivery.

Account Management
Forward OTPs to a private Discord channel using real‑SIM numbers and webhooks for reliable, team-wide 2FA access with email backup.