Yeastar - Linkus Two-factor Authentication (2FA) Overview

Yeastar - Linkus Two-factor Authentication (2FA) Overview

Two-factor Authentication (2FA) Overview

Linkus Web Client allows you to configure two-factor authentication (2FA) for your account. With 2FA enabled, both your account password and an additional authentication code are required for Linkus login, which adds an extra layer of security to your account. This topic provides an overview of the supported two-factor authentication methods.

Two methods for 2FA:
  1. Authenticator Application
  2. Email Authentication

Two-factor authentication by authenticator application

This method requires you to install an authenticator application on your mobile phone. The supported applications are listed below:

After installing an authenticator application, you need to add your account to the application, via which you can obtain authentication codes for two-factor authentication. When you log in to your account, both account password and the authentication code generated by the authenticator application are required.

  1. At the top-right corner of Linkus Web Client, click your account, then go to Change Password & Security > Security Settings.
  2. Select the checkbox of Two-Factor Authentication.
  3. In the pop-up Password window, enter your account password and click Confirm to verify your operation.
  4. Select Authenticated by Authenticator.
  5. Add your account to the authenticator application via either of the following methods
MethodInstruction
Scan QR Code to quickly add the accountYou can quickly add your account to the authenticator application by scanning the QR code provided by Linkus Web Client.
  1. On your mobile phone, open the authenticator application, and select to scan QR code.
  2. Scan the QR code shown on Linkus Web Client.

    Your account is added to the application automatically, a 6-digit authentication code is shown.

Manually add the accountIn case you can not scan QR code, you can manually add your account and enter the secret key provided by Linkus Web Client.
  1. On Linkus Web Client, click Can't scan beside the QR code.

    A secret key is displayed under the QR code, note it down for later use.

  2. On your mobile phone, open the authenticator application, and select to manually add an account.
  3. Enter the relevant information and paste the secret key.
    Note:If you need to complete more configurations for the secret key, you should set SHA1 as the algorithm for TOTP protocol, and set to generate 6-digit code with an interval of 30 seconds.

    Your account is added to the application, a 6-digit authentication code is shown.

  1. On Linkus Web Client, enter the 6-digit authentication code in the Authentication Code field.
  2. Click Save.

Two-factor authentication by Email

This method allows you to receive authentication codes for two-factor authentication via the the email address you use to log in. When you log in to your account, both account password and the authentication code sent to your email are required.

  1. At the top-right corner of Linkus Web Client, click your account, then go to Change Password & Security > Security Settings.
  2. Select the checkbox of Two-Factor Authentication.
  3. In the pop-up Password window, enter your account password and click Confirm to verify your operation.
  4. Select Authenticated by Email, and complete the following settings:

    1. Click Send.
      An email containing a 6-digit authentication code is sent to the email address that you use to log in.
    2. In the Authentication Code field, enter the authentication code.
    3. Click Save

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