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What this guide is about
Keeping your account security is crucial, and setting safe and secure is important. Setting up a passkey or two-factor authentication is an excellent first step. This guide will walk you through the straightforward process of creating and enabling these added layers of security. Follow these simple instructions to ensure your account remains safe and secure(2FA) adds extra protection to your account, making it harder for anyone else to access it.
A Passkey lets you log in securely using fingerprint, facial recognition, or a PIN instead of a password.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) adds an extra step to your login, requiring a code from an app on your phone.
These security steps help keep your personal information safe. Its easy to set up, and you can do it in just a few minutes.
This guide will show you how to:
Set up a Passkey.
Set up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
How to set up a Passkey
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Click on your profile icon or avatar located at picture in the top - right corner of the forum homepage.From the dropdown menu, click on
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Click the grey person icon
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then select
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Preferences.
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Step 2: Find your security settings
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Navigate to the second tab and select
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Security.
Then, click on the button
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+ Add
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Passkey.
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Click on the
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+ Add Passkey button.
A prompt will appear asking you to confirm your identity.
Put in your password and click on the blue
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Confirm button.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to authenticate using your device (e.g., fingerprint, facial recognition, or PIN).
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the authentication process.
Once completed, a message will appear asking you to
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name your Passkey
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.
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Type a name for your Passkey and click
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Save.
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You have now successfully set up a |
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Passkey! You can log in more securely without typing your password. |
How to set up two-factor authentication (2FA)
Enhancing your account security with two-factor authentication Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) provides an additional layer of protection. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up 2FA for your account on the Online Community, ensuring your account remains secure adds an extra step to your login, making it harder for anyone else to access your account.
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Please note: If you currently log in to the Online Community using your Google account, please note that enabling two-factor authentication (2FA ) will disable this option. After setting up 2FA, you Google login. You will need to log in using your Discourse forum username and , password, along with the additional 2FA step. |
Step 1: Access your account settings
Click on your profile icon or avatar located at the top-right corner of the forum homepage.
From the dropdown menu, select “Preferences.”
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and 2FA code after setup. |
Click your profile picture in the top right corner.
Click the grey person icon, then select Preferences.
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In your account menu, navigate to the second tab and select
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Security.
Then click the
Manage Two-Factor Authentication button.
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Click
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+ Add
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Authenticator.
A QR code will
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appear on the screen.
Open your
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Authenticator App (e.g., Google Authenticator, Authy, Microsoft Authenticator etc.) on your device.
Use the app to scan the QR code.
Step 4: Verify and complete setup
After scanning the QR code, your
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Authenticator App will generate a 6-digit code.
Enter this code
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on the
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Online Community setup page.
Click
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Verify to complete the setup.
You have successfully set up two-factor authentication for your account on the Online Community. This additional security measure helps protect your personal information and ensures a safer online experience.
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Two-Factor Authentication is now enabled! Each time you log in, you’ll enter a 6-digit code from your app for extra security. |
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