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diff --git a/docs/Using-Mastodon/2FA.md b/docs/Using-Mastodon/2FA.md index 663563a28..d5c6985b7 100644 --- a/docs/Using-Mastodon/2FA.md +++ b/docs/Using-Mastodon/2FA.md @@ -1,44 +1 @@ -# 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) - -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  +[The documentation has moved to its own repository](https://github.com/tootsuite/documentation/blob/master/Using-Mastodon/2FA.md) |