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diff --git a/docs/Using-Mastodon/2FA.md b/docs/Using-Mastodon/2FA.md @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +# 2-Factor Authentication + +2-Factor Authentication is a security mechanism that requires you to enter a computer generated code from your phone every time you log into Mastodon. + +We highly recommend that you set up 2-factor authentication as it prevents malicious users from logging into your account if they obtain your password. + +## Warning + +If you lose access to your 2-factor authentication (such as by losing your phone or performing a factory reset) and you do cannot log in, you will not be able to access your account and will need to contact an instance admin to remove 2-factor authentication from your account. + +## Setup + +1. Open your [settings page](https://mastodon.social/settings/two_factor_auth) and navigate to the Two-factor Authentication page +2. Press the big blue "Enable" button that appears on the right  +3. Follow instructions below to install an authenticator for your smartphone + +## Android + +__Recommended Application:__ [Google +Authenticator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2) + +4. Download the above application on your phone +5. Open the "Authenticator" app +6. Press the + button in the bottom right-hand corner +7. Press "Scan a barcode" +8. Line up the black and white QR code with the target box that appears on your camera +9. Now, whenever you log in to Mastodon, open the Authenticator app and enter the 6 digit code that appears above the "mastodon.social (email address)" text + +## iPhone + +__Recommended Application:__ iPhone: [Authenticator by Matt +Ruben](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/authenticator/id766157276?mt=8) +Authenticator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2) + +4. Download the above application on your phone +5. Open the "Authenticator" app +6. Press the + button in the bottom right-hand corner +7. Authenticator should prompt you for access to your camera- hit "OK" +8. Line up the black and white QR code with the target box that appears on your camera +9. Now, whenever you log in to Mastodon, open the Authenticator app and enter the 6 digit code that appears above the "mastodon.social (email address)" text + +# Disabling 2-factor Authentication + +1. Go to [the 2-factor authentication settings page](https://mastodon.social/settings/two_factor_auth) +2. Press the big blue "Disable" button underneath your QR code  diff --git a/docs/Using-Mastodon/screenshots/2fa/disable.png b/docs/Using-Mastodon/screenshots/2fa/disable.png Binary files differ. diff --git a/docs/Using-Mastodon/screenshots/2fa/enable.png b/docs/Using-Mastodon/screenshots/2fa/enable.png Binary files differ.