#Wildstar 2 factor authentication code#
#Wildstar 2 factor authentication password#

For more information, see ' Countries where SMS authentication is supported'. Before configuring authentication via text message, review the list of countries where GitHub supports authentication via SMS. GitHub doesn't support sending SMS messages to phones in every country. Warning: We strongly recommend using a TOTP application for two-factor authentication instead of SMS. If you lose access to both your primary device and your recovery codes, a backup SMS number can get you back in to your account.Р В РІР‚СњР вЂ™Р’В«efore using this method, be sure that you can receive text messages. You can also provide a second number for a fallback device. If you're unable to authenticate using a TOTP mobile app, you can authenticate using SMS messages.

#Wildstar 2 factor authentication password#

In case of problems, such as a forgotten password or typo in your email address, you can use recovery codes to access your account and correct the problem.Р В РІР‚СњР вЂ™Р’В¬onfiguring two-factor authentication using text messages Save them to a secure location because your recovery codes can help you get back into your account if you lose access.Р В РІР‚СњР В РІР‚С›fter saving your two-factor recovery codes, click I have saved my recovery codes to enable two-factor authentication for your account.Р В РІР‚СњР В РІР‚С›fter you've saved your recovery codes and enabled 2FA, we recommend you sign out and back in to your account.

Under 'Save your recovery codes', click Download to download your recovery codes to your device. If your recovery codes are not automatically displayed, click Continue.

#Wildstar 2 factor authentication code#

On GitHub, type the code into the field under 'Enter the six-digit code from the application'. The TOTP mobile application saves your account on and generates a new authentication code every few seconds.

If you can't scan the QR code, click enter this text code to see a code that you can manually enter in your TOTP app instead.

After scanning, the app displays a six-digit code that you can enter on GitHub.

Scan the QR code with your mobile device's app.

Under 'Authentication verification', do one of the following: Under 'Two-factor authentication', select Set up using an app and click Continue. Under 'Two-factor authentication', click Enable two-factor authentication. In the 'Access' section of the sidebar, click Password and authentication. In the upper-right corner of any page, click your profile photo, then click Settings. If 2FA is already enabled and you want to add another device, you must re-configure 2FA from your security settings.

Tip: To configure authentication via TOTP on multiple devices, during setup, scan the QR code using each device at the same time.