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More than one device for 2FA on Gatehub


joebob

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My current device for 2FA is working just fine and I want to keep it. 

Is it possible to have a backup device at the ready for 2FA on Gatehub.  If so how is that accomplished?

Also if that is not advisable or possible please let me know.

Thank you

JoeBob

 

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1 hour ago, Bejzbox said:

Google authenticator has a chrome extension which i use in addition to and as a backup to my phone..  I find it really useful.

Could you please explain how can i set up a second 2-fa. I have added it to chrome but have no idea how to add an account.

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Google authenticator has a chrome extension which i use in addition to and as a backup to my phone..  I find it really useful.

Maybe a dumb question, but when you do both - password and second device code - on the same platform, can we than still talk about 2FA?

I always saw 2FA as a strong protection in the first pace because if one device gets compromised, a hacker still needs access to the other device to open an account. By bringing both under control from one single device or platform, you'll be at risk if that device comes under control of an attacker...

 

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13 hours ago, kanaas said:

Maybe a dumb question, but when you do both - password and second device code - on the same platform, can we than still talk about 2FA?

I always saw 2FA as a strong protection in the first pace because if one device gets compromised, a hacker still needs access to the oth2er device to open an account. By bringing both under control from one single device or platform, you'll be at risk if that device comes under control of an attacker...

 

I understand your point.  I consider my laptop quite safe from theft or hacking ..    "2FA on chrome I use mainly as a backup if i loose my phone, or it breaks down..   easily expected scenario.

maybe i am being overly confident that i am not compromised...  but so far i feel comfortable with the setup.

for added protection, i could install the extension on a different pc instead...

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