163
edits
IAM/Frequently asked questions: Difference between revisions
IAM/Frequently asked questions (view source)
Revision as of 17:09, 1 November 2017
, 1 November 2017→Q: How can I set up two-factor authentication (2FA) for my github account?
Viorelaioia (talk | contribs) |
Viorelaioia (talk | contribs) |
||
| Line 69: | Line 69: | ||
[[File:Github_-_security.png|150px]] | [[File:Github_-_security.png|150px]] | ||
4. Under Two-factor authentication, click Set up two-factor authentication. | 4. Under Two-factor authentication, click Set up two-factor authentication. | ||
[[File:Github_-_set_up_2fa.png| | [[File:Github_-_set_up_2fa.png|400px]] | ||
5. On the Two-factor authentication page, click Set up using an app. | 5. On the Two-factor authentication page, click Set up using an app. | ||
[[File:Github_-_set_up_using_an_app.png| | [[File:Github_-_set_up_using_an_app.png|400px]] | ||
6. To enable two-factor authentication you must save your two-factor recovery codes in a safe place, such as a password manager, by clicking Download, Print, or Copy. Your recovery codes will help get you back into your account if you've lost access. After saving your codes, click Next. | 6. To enable two-factor authentication you must save your two-factor recovery codes in a safe place, such as a password manager, by clicking Download, Print, or Copy. Your recovery codes will help get you back into your account if you've lost access. After saving your codes, click Next. | ||
[[File:Github_-_recovery.png|450px]] | [[File:Github_-_recovery.png|450px]] | ||
7. Scan the QR code with your mobile device's app. After scanning, the app will display a six-digit code that you can enter on GitHub. | 7. Scan the QR code with your mobile device's app. After scanning, the app will display a six-digit code that you can enter on GitHub. | ||
[[File:Github_-_scan_barcode.png| | [[File:Github_-_scan_barcode.png|400px]] | ||
8. The TOTP mobile application will save your GitHub account and generate a new authentication code every few seconds. On GitHub, on the 2FA page, type the code and click Next. | 8. The TOTP mobile application will save your GitHub account and generate a new authentication code every few seconds. On GitHub, on the 2FA page, type the code and click Next. | ||
[[File:Github_-_enter_passcode.png| | [[File:Github_-_enter_passcode.png|400px]] | ||
9. Verify that a success message is shown | 9. Verify that a success message is shown | ||
[[File:Github_-_2fa_success_message.png| | [[File:Github_-_2fa_success_message.png|400px]] | ||
10. After 2FA has been enabled and you've saved your recovery codes, we recommend you sign out and back in to your account. In case of problems, such as a forgotten password or typo in your email address, you can use recovery codes to access your account and correct the problem. | 10. After 2FA has been enabled and you've saved your recovery codes, we recommend you sign out and back in to your account. In case of problems, such as a forgotten password or typo in your email address, you can use recovery codes to access your account and correct the problem. | ||