Add 2-FA instructions for non-technical users (#580)
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| # 2-Factor Authentication | ||||
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| 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. | ||||
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| 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. | ||||
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| ## Warning | ||||
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| 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. | ||||
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| ## Setup | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| ## Android | ||||
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| __Recommended Application:__ [Google | ||||
| Authenticator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2) | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| ## iPhone | ||||
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| __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) | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| # Disabling 2-factor Authentication | ||||
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| 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  | ||||
							
								
								
									
										
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