Can you explain 2FA (2-factor authorization) like I'm a 5 year old?

2FA, or 2-factor authorization, is something like a secret handshake for your computer. When you try to get into a website with your username and password, 2FA will ask you two more questions.

Maybe it’s an answer to a “secret question” that only you know the answer to, or maybe it’s a code that is sent right to your phone. That way, even if someone knows your username and password, they can't get into the website unless they have access to the second piece of information. Think of it like Cinderella and her glass slipper; she won’t let just anyone try on her slipper - only the one it was meant for!

Another way to look at 2FA:

To use 2FA, you need to provide two different things to prove that you are the right person. The first thing is something you know, like a password or a secret code. The second thing is something you have, like a special code that is sent to your phone or a special key that you keep with you.

So, for example, if you want to log into your computer, you might need to type in your password and then enter a code that is sent to your phone. This helps make sure that only you can log into your computer, because only you know your password and only you have your phone with the special code on it.

2FA can help keep your information safe and make it harder for someone else to pretend to be you and access your stuff.