There are many two factor authentication software such as Microsoft authenticator, google authenticator, Authy. You can use any of them as far as the software is trust worthy.
Using Google Authenticator
Anyways in this tutorial I will be using Google authenticator. You can download it from the play store.
Download Here
- [+] Google Authenticator
Using Authy
Authy has both mobile application and desktop application. You could use both of them
There is a guide by their official website where you could use authy in various platforms
Here
Or download the mobile application
Here
- [+] Authy Desktop
- [+] Authy Mobile Application
Both mobile applications will have two options.
1) Scan the barcode
2) Enter the code
((Authy desktop application only has Enter code option))
You can choose either of them
1) Scan the barcode given in your 2FA tab
2) Copy and paste the secret code given above the barcode.
After that your account will be enabled with 2-factor authentication. It is that simple.
Next when you login to your account, your account will look like this.
Open your authenticator applications. There will be a random code with 6 numbers. It will be renewed all the time. Enter that number into the OTP field when you are logging.
Eazzy wrote: ↑
from what i read in the recent reviews of this google authenticator, it wasnt such a bright idea to use this app. most of them even encourage to use authy instead
woot wrote: ↑
I recommend to use Authy instead, it allows to sync OTP secrets between devices, has a desktop & mobile app, so even if you switch phones you won't lose access:
https://authy.com/
You can use any of the authenticators, but it is highly recommended to use
Authy as your 2FA.
That is all. Hope you all got some knowledge about it!