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Two Factor Authentication
How do you receive your TFA code if you do not have your mobile phone. Is there an option in the setup for the code to be sent to an email address or landline either instead of a mobile phone or as well as a mobile phone. I am using Joomla 3.10.8
- Webdongle
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Re: Two Factor Authentication
Use one of your gmail backup codes?
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- AMurray
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Re: Two Factor Authentication
Yes, you should have seen the one-time use emergency passcodes.
https://docs.joomla.org/J3.x:Two_Factor_Authentication
A bit late to shut the stable door, after the horse has bolted (so to speak), so I don't know what the next step would be.
https://docs.joomla.org/J3.x:Two_Factor_Authentication
A bit late to shut the stable door, after the horse has bolted (so to speak), so I don't know what the next step would be.
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Re: Two Factor Authentication
Have you lost your phone permanently or do you just want an alternative to the phone?
If the former then report it stolen, buy another phone and get your network provider to send you a new sim.
If the former then report it stolen, buy another phone and get your network provider to send you a new sim.
http://www.weblinksonline.co.uk/
https://www.weblinksonline.co.uk/updating-joomla.html
"When I'm right no one remembers but when I'm wrong no one forgets".
https://www.weblinksonline.co.uk/updating-joomla.html
"When I'm right no one remembers but when I'm wrong no one forgets".
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Re: Two Factor Authentication
No I have not lost my mobile phone, but I do not want to be reliant on one device. I need 24/7 access to my website, in other words around the clock, which is why I need a fall back solution just in case.
I have not set up the TFA yet, just thinking ahead. Because I could not find how the TFA works in detail which is why I am asking before I set it up. The basic process is explained, but not the detail.
I could not find anywhere how you get these codes before I go ahead and implement TFA. How do you get a gmail back up code. Is there anyway of testing the system to see how it works without actually implementing the TFA. I know how the technical engineering side of the mobile system works as I work in that industry for many years.
Thanks.
I have not set up the TFA yet, just thinking ahead. Because I could not find how the TFA works in detail which is why I am asking before I set it up. The basic process is explained, but not the detail.
I could not find anywhere how you get these codes before I go ahead and implement TFA. How do you get a gmail back up code. Is there anyway of testing the system to see how it works without actually implementing the TFA. I know how the technical engineering side of the mobile system works as I work in that industry for many years.
Thanks.
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Re: Two Factor Authentication
That's what the backup codes are. You can only use each one once but you can generate new ones when you need to.
http://www.weblinksonline.co.uk/
https://www.weblinksonline.co.uk/updating-joomla.html
"When I'm right no one remembers but when I'm wrong no one forgets".
https://www.weblinksonline.co.uk/updating-joomla.html
"When I'm right no one remembers but when I'm wrong no one forgets".
- AMurray
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Re: Two Factor Authentication
You generate the backup codes, once you have activated 2FA, not before and its advisable to print them and keep them somewhere safe.
You can use the authenticator app or Yubikey in the Joomla default plugin.
An alternative is Akeeba LoginGuard, which has more authenticator methods:
You can use the authenticator app or Yubikey in the Joomla default plugin.
An alternative is Akeeba LoginGuard, which has more authenticator methods:
- Authenticator App
- YubiKey
- Webauthn
- Pushbullet
- Text Message
Regards - A Murray
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Re: Two Factor Authentication
Thanks A Murray, your suggestion using Akeeba LoginGuard was very useful. Having read through the documentation which goes into a lot of detail left me feeling happier about using a 'Two Step Verification' system.
Thank you again for your time.
Best regards
David.
Thank you again for your time.
Best regards
David.
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Re: Two Factor Authentication
I installed an topp app on my Linux station. It's in the Ubuntu repository.
Exported the Keys from the Google Authenticator and imported. I now have it on two device. Some TOTP providers also provide sync between your devices.
Exported the Keys from the Google Authenticator and imported. I now have it on two device. Some TOTP providers also provide sync between your devices.