[lucb1e]

I tried to use B2 recently but was being forced to enter a phone number. Waiting for a response from support, but so far that's blocking me from using B2. I don't know if C14 is better or not.

[atYevP]

Yev from Backblaze here -> We require a 2FV for Backblaze B2 for added security - it's not for sales purposes, but for our 2FV implementation.

[lucb1e]

What is 2FV (two factor verification, I assume), is it another name for 2FA (two factor authentication)?

If so, what kind of verification is it used for?

In any case, thanks for responding here!

[atYevP]

Yo! Sorry, yes. To sign in to the web for Backblaze B2 you can choose to have 2FV enabled - though we require that you at least set up the phone to do this. 2FV is like 2FA except in our implementation, at the moment, the only 2nd factor is a phone. 2FA tends to have a few more options (like apps and such) but it's essentially the same thing.

[lucb1e]

Alright, well, until it's possible to opt out of the phone number requirement, I'll probably not be using B2.

Thanks again for the info!