What is the Single-use Code in the new Hotmail?
The new Windows Live Hotmail includes several new security features, notable among which, is the Single-use Code feature.
A single-use code is a code you can use instead of your password when you sign in with your Windows Live Hotmail ID.
When you request a single-use code, Hotmail will send it in a text message to a mobile phone number that you’ve added to your Windows Live account.
Each code acts as a one-time substitute for your password and can be used only one time, but you can request one whenever you need one.
If you’re signing in on a public computer—like at the library or school—using a single-use code helps keep your account information secure, since you won’t have to type your password into a public computer, thereby helping to prevent it from being stolen by key loggers and other malware.
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on June 11th, 2010 at 11:08 AM
Thanks for the share. This is interesting. I completely agree that it will prevent it from being stolen by key loggers and other malware.
on June 11th, 2010 at 2:59 PM
Thanks.This might come in handy when using public places.
Did you use Snagit 10 for this tutorial
-I love them torn edges
on June 11th, 2010 at 5:15 PM
Yep, I use Snagit 10.
on July 16th, 2010 at 1:15 AM
This is a very useful feature. Just noticed it on Hotmail but glad it’s there.
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