How to connect Google Authentication (2FA)

Two Factor Authentication (2FA) is a second layer of security that provides account protection.

In addition to the basic login and password authentication system, 2FA requires the user to provide a second factor to verify their authenticity.

If 2FA is connected, to log into the account, the user must provide a username and password and enter a one-time code from a special code generation application (Google Authenticator).

Using the AWX account as an example, let's connect two-factor authentication from Google.

1. Register or log in to your awx.pro account. Click on the profile icon in the top right corner and select Settings.

2. Click " Bind Google 2FA " under " 2nd Authorization Factor."

3. Grab your smartphone and go to the app store:

• Google Play for Android devices;
• App Store for IOS .

3.1 Search for the Google Authenticator app and install it. Download and install the app on your mobile device. Once the app is installed, click " Next " to continue. 3.2. A QR code will then appear on your screen.

3.3. Save the backup key on a piece of paper. This key will allow you to restore your Google Authenticator in case you lose your phone.

3.4. Confirm your Google Authenticator on the website to activate two-factor authentication.            

4. Open the Google Authenticator app, click the " + " button in the bottom right corner of the screen and scan the QR code with AWX or paste the copied code manually. Then click " Next ."

Enter the six-digit code on the AWX website. Then click on the Link button .

Congratulations, you have successfully linked Google Authenticator to protect your account.