Cybercriminals are not guessing passwords, but buying access to accounts. According to Cybernews, more than 24,000 online gambling accounts are compromised every day. The reason lies in weak defences, similar passwords and lack of basic security settings.
Not only bets, game and activity history are stored in your 1win account. Personal data, bank details, bonuses and real money are stored there. Therefore, reliable protection of the profile is simply necessary. One compromised login can cost you your bankroll.
The surest and easiest way to increase security is to enable two-factor authentication. This is an extra layer of protection. Even if your password somehow ends up in the wrong hands, your account will remain inaccessible without a login confirmation from your smartphone or app.
What Two-Factor Authentication Is and How It Works
Standard authorisation requires a login and password. But that’s not enough if the data is stolen. Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second step to the password – confirmation from another device or communication channel. This makes it virtually impossible to gain unauthorised access to your account.
Two-factor protection on 1 Win is implemented in two forms:
- SMS code. When logging in, a 6-digit one-time code is sent to your phone number. Access is not possible without it.
- Confirmation by email. Sometimes, as an additional method, you are allowed to enter only after clicking the link from the email.
Why it works. Even if an attacker has your password, it’s not enough. Without access to your phone, SIM card and app, authorisation is blocked. It’s like a closed door with two locks, with the second key held in your hand. According to Google statistics, activating 2FA reduces the likelihood of unauthorised entry by 99.9%, even if the password is compromised.
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication on 1Win
Activation of 2FA on 1Win takes less than two minutes. The procedure is carried out in your personal cabinet both in the web version and in the app. Only prepare a mobile device with access to SMS alerts in advance:
- Go to your personal cabinet. In the web version you can enter via the profile icon in the top right corner, and in the mobile app – via the side menu.
- Open the “Security settings” section. Go to “Security” and select the method of two-factor authentication: by SMS or email.
- Confirm the method. To verify the selected method, you need to specify a one-time password, which will be sent to your smartphone or mail.
- Save the backup code. You need it if you lose access to your device or uninstall the app.
Technically, everything is simple: your phone number must be verified, your email must be active, and the date and time must be set correctly on your device. It is also important to have a stable internet connection. Without it, the application will not synchronise and activation may be interrupted.
When Exactly When 2FA Triggers on 1Win
Two-factor authentication is not activated for every action, but when there is a risk of unauthorised access. It is triggered when logging in from a new device – the system records IP, browser type, operating system. If the parameters differ from previous sessions, the login is blocked until the code is confirmed. The same applies to changing a password or email address: without 2FA, an attacker could change the data and take control of the account.
You can additionally enable verification when withdrawing funds. This function can be set up manually and is useful if you often have large amounts left on your account. 1Win also has a function to request the 2FA code again every time you log in, even from a previously verified device.
Why It’s Really Important
Databases with millions of logins and passwords have long been a commodity on shady forums. If you use the same password on multiple sites, the chance of a hack becomes a matter of time.
Attacks rarely look like they do in the cinema. More often it’s phishing – a fake page where the user enters personal data. Or session hijacking via an old email that is not protected by 2-factor authentication. There are even cooler cases: SIM card spoofing, when the phone number is intercepted through collusion with the operator.
Fraudulent schemes are triggered when an account has only one level of protection. Two-factor authentication breaks the scenario at the second step. Even if your login and password are compromised, you cannot log in without physical access to your device.
What to Do If You Lose Access to Your Device with 2FA
If you lose your smartphone, the 1Win security system won’t let you log in to your account. This is not a bug, but a defence – the second barrier has been triggered. Restoration starts with contacting the support service. You will need to confirm your identity: specify your login, date of registration, last actions in the account and payment transactions. The more accurate the information, the faster the verification. Usually it takes from a few hours to a day.
To avoid complete lockout, always keep a backup code after activating two-factor authentication. This is a one-time key that can be used to restore access without additional verification. It is better to write it out in a notebook and keep it separately from the device. If the code is not saved, you will have to go through the confirmation procedure through the support team.
If you change your phone but have backed up the app (e.g. via Google or iCloud), authentication accounts can be restored. Otherwise, logging in will be blocked until you can prove that you are the account holder. It’s inconvenient, but these are the situations where 2FA is justified. It is better to lose time on verification at 1Win than money from your account.