Issue Enabling 2FA with SMS in Kenya on GitHub #70015
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Hey there @dedanirungu, thanks so much for reaching out in our community. I agree that the option to use SMS based authentication should be accessible for all GitHub users. Here is the explanation for why GitHub cannot support all countries at this time:
You will need to set up authentication via a TOTP application. For more information on how to configure 2FA, please review our documentation. In the meantime, however, I will file your feedback here with the appropriate teams for review. Let me know if you have any additional questions. Thanks again! |
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Well, the reason might be simple. They charge the sender for each message and also there is the issue with registering for a Sender ID. |
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I share in this pain and I really feel bad about it. |
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Am very disappointed i cant get a github student Pack because Kenya is not listed for 2FA. Very painful... |
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There is a way you can get the 2FA verification without using your phone number . Just download the Authy app and use it to set up the 2 step verification . and then you'll be able to get the services you're seeking . |
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I thought I was the only one who realised this. I am glad someone else has raised it. For now I am using Authentication Keys. |
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I am writing to report an issue I encountered while trying to enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using the SMS option on GitHub. Kenya is missing from the "Country or region code" input field during the setup process.
To provide more context, I was following the setup process located at the following URL: https://github.com/settings/two_factor_authentication/setup/intro
As an active GitHub user and a resident of Kenya, I believe it is essential to have the correct "Country or region code" available for 2FA, especially for SMS-based authentication. It seems that Kenya has been inadvertently excluded from the list of available countries or regions.
I kindly request your assistance in resolving this issue and adding Kenya to the list of supported countries for 2FA with SMS. Ensuring that all GitHub users, regardless of their location, have access to this security feature is crucial.
Thank you for your help and support.
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