Topic: Newbies how to use the 2FA security system in the account? - page 2. (Read 613 times)

Aegis was introduced by mk4 4 years ago in 2019.

Some more 2FA tools and password managers for better password creation and management.
https://www.privacytools.io/secure-password-manager

Adding 2FA for Bitcointalk accounts is great but users must know they should do other things to secure their accounts and for account recovery later.


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Since Im not visiting that page I didnt noticed that 2fa, so its really active now and can be used. Anyway thanks for sharing, with this post, I might set up mine anytime sooner. I really dont mind it before but good to have 2fa for added security.

Everyone must ALWAYS remember this cause not sure if it can be recover, like other 2fa if gotten lost.

Yes I see you are new but the OP explained it very well here hopefully every new member will understand better. OTP is introduced to increase account security. But it's personal matter if you want you can start OTP system but after starting OTP you must keep 2FA private key very carefully. Because if you lose your 2FA private key, you will not be able to access your account.

Unfortunately OP seems to have forgotten one critical thing about QR code and 2FA key : you should store it carefully elsewhere because the one displayed onto the profile is freshly generated each time you go the page or you reload it. So people shouldn't think the 2FA key is sustainably stored into their profile if they lost their smartphone or remove the code from the app they will have a bad surprise if they can't access their email box either.

Some newbies might find it hard to follow or to know where you can see the account related settings. If they didn't know where it is then i'll share it to them. It is in the "Profile" that is shown in the left top side right beside the search and my messages. Anyway, OP it would be better if you use different authenticator like aegis that potato chips provided and also the reasons why google authenticator isn't good to use.

But rather than google authenticator, I suggest opting for aegis instead!

Couple of reasons are:

1. It's open source - google auth isn't
2. Offers encryption - google auth doesn't provide
3. Smoother and safer backup scheme - IIRC, google auth only provides QR code image (and you can't take a screenshot of this in-app) which you can use to export entries plus cloud backups. In aegis, you can automate encrypted backup files which you can then copy to other drive/s as a 2nd or 3rd backup.
4. Has a good history of being maintained regularly - google auth has actually been abandoned for so long and it was only recently that they started making some changes.

Get it at https://getaegis.app/

OP has made good efforts in explaining this 2FA feature. I doubted if anyone would still be confused about it, although I was also confused about it, but on the main post of theymos some members cleared up my doubts related to QR and the unique code we are given with.

I will say, follow the steps that OP has shown, then come back here and tell us if you are stuck somewhere, and we might be able to help you.

You are a new member This post is for new members.
Pay full attention and try to understand the whole post maybe you will succeed.

Try again and best of luck

I'm a new member here and can't figure out how to use it on my account.

Many accounts in our forum get hacked or many steal maybe to solve this problem forum admin @theymos and @PowerGlove introduced a feature where you can protect your account through 2FA security system.

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theymos post link: 2FA Added:>> https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/2fa-added-5478824

So let's start discussing in detail how to use this 2FA security system on your account.
First you login to your bitcointalk account and after login click on account related setting.


After clicking on account related settings, you will see a page like this. There you can see your account username and the Email used in your account which you provided while opening the account. You can also see two factor authentication status. This two factor authentication status will be disabled you need to enable or enable it. To enable it, you will see that it says Enable Two Factor Authentication, you will tick the blank box

Then you will see the shared secret (base32) written under authentication, you will see that I have covered it with a red mark, you should copy that. And copy if you have Google authenticator then set it there as you have set your authenticator of Binance exchange and Kucoin exchange and save it.
If you don't have it then go to Google Play Store and download it.
Download link; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2



After setting your google authenticator, copy the code from there and paste the Confirm OTP blank.
After pasting, see Current Password is written below, enter your password, then click on Change Profile in the right corner.
Then the 2FA security system will be added to your account

I have also used this 2FA security system and am showing it to you in my account.When logging in to the account in which you have used the 2FA security system, copy the username password of your account and the code from google authenticator and paste the blank OTP and click on the login option

In this way you can use 2FA authentication system in your account.