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How-To: 4 Things You Need To Start A Website

These are the main things you need to start a website: 1. Domain Name - A name or domain name is your website url (address). This is how people can easily find and even remember you. For example, aesyonline.site is a domain name. A good domain name is normally short and easy to remember. For example google.com .   Do you need a domain name? Find your domain name here! 2. Hosting - Hosting or storage is where your materials for example images, creatives, videos, text, and more are stored on the net. This makes your website and materials are accessible 24/7. There are a few types of hosting as well as software to manage hosting services, for example the cPanel. 3. Design - Every website has a design. You can use a website builder to do it using templates, or you can write your own codes. For example THIS is built using Website Builder. WordPress (CMS) is another powerful website builder that gives you flexibility to custom and manage you website. 4. Content - Or pages on yo

Share: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

2FA works by adding an extra layer of security to your account. It requires an extra login credential to gain account access, and getting that second credential requires access to something you own, something you are or something you know. For example fingerprint. Common 2FA methods: 1. Text Message - Receive a login code (SMS). 2. 2FA Application - Mobile application that generates an authentication code. 3. Bio-metric - This method requires you to physically present something to gain access to your account. Common methods of bio-metric verification include retina scans and fingerprint. An account that uses 2FA is much more secure than a mere username and password login, but that doesn’t mean it is 100% safe.You may lose access if you lose your phone or unable to receive the login code if your phone number is inactive. Mobile number portability is an opening for hackers to impersonate you and switch your number. Others may be able to use or access to your device (apps) when