For this Two Factor Authentication set up, we will be using the Twilio Authy App. It's very similar to the Google Authenticator App where once you log in with email and password. A code will be available on your Twilio Authy App for the account you are trying to access. Note, the codes on the Twilio Authy app change consistently every 30 seconds.
Quick Start
Here is an outline of the steps to take to enable 2FA on your account using the Twilio Authy app:
- Login to your Adafruit Account
- Navigate to "My Account"
- Under "My Account" select "Security and Privacy"
- In "Security and Privacy" select "Edit two-factor authentication settings"
- For mobile devices download the Twilio Authy app from the iOS/Play Store. For Desktop versions for Windows/Mac/Linux are available here at authy.com
- Using the app scan the QR code shown in the screen
- Provide the code sent to the app to enable 2FA
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 & 2. Login to your Adafruit Account & Navigate to "My Account"
Now let's get started by signing into an Adafruit account and navigating to "My Account" as shown in the screenshot below:
Step 3. Under "My Account" select "Security and Privacy"
The 2FA enabling setting can be found under the Security & Privacy settings in your account. Continue by clicking on the "Security and Privacy" option highlighted in red in the image below:
Step 4. Select "Edit two-factor authentication settings"
In Security and Privacy, notice the red letters stating 2FA is disabled. By default, 2FA is disabled on every account. We will want to start the process to enable it and add a layer of security to the account.
Continue by clicking in the text "Edit two-factor authentication settings" which is the second portion highlighted in yellow down below:
You will be redirected to a page with a QR code. This code will be used to setup the 2FA using the Twilio Authy app. You can scan the QR code once you download the Authy app.
Step 5. Download the Twilio Authy app & Step 6. Using the app scan the QR code
Once you have downloaded the Twilio Authy App follow these steps:
1) On the Twilio Authy app, top right corner click "add an account".
2) Scan the QR Code shown on the Adafruit site to set up 2FA
To the left is an example of what the authentication code for your Adafruit account will be displayed on the Twilio Authy App.
You will see this code after scanning the QR Code on the screen with the app.
Enter the code shown under the email you use for your Adafruit Account in the prompt asking for "AUTHENTICATION CODE"
After select to continue, you will be then prompted to copy and save an emergency code that can be used in case your mobile device gets lost you can use this code one time to access your account.
Save the code and select "I have copied the code" to finalize the 2FA enabling process.
Now every time you sign in and out of your Adafruit account, you will be asked for the authentication code which you will retrieve from the Twilio Authy App.
2FA acts as a protective barrier between you and the application you are trying to access. Even if your password gets compromised, you are guaranteed that the information in the account will be safe from whoever is trying to access the account.
As long as you have the authenticator app, your phone, or even the backup code that was generated for you – only you should be able to access the account.
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