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=== Two-factor authentication ===
=== Two-factor authentication ===
'''NOTE: We highly recommend using this feature as it will help you to protect your account from intruders'''[[File:Enable 2FA.png|thumb|How to enable 2FA ]]
'''FA will help you to protect your account from intruders'''
 
To improve user security and protect against unauthorized intrusions, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) functionality was added to FOTA WEB.
To improve user security and protect against unauthorized intrusions, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) functionality was added to FOTA WEB.


This feature allows you to add [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/mobile-authenticator-app Microsoft Authenticator] or [https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1066447?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid Google Authenticator] or any other authorization in addition to your existing password.
This feature allows you to add [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/mobile-authenticator-app Microsoft Authenticator] or [https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1066447?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid Google Authenticator] or Email authorization in addition to your existing password.


If 2FA is enabled, the user will not only have to enter the correct email and password, but also a unique code generated by the chosen authentication service to successfully log in.
With 2FA user will not only have to enter the correct email and password, but also a unique code generated by the chosen authentication service or code received via email in order to successfully log in.
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'''Authentication via app'''


==== Enable 2FA via app====
[[File:Select 2FA 2.png|left|thumb|Select Authentication via app method]]
To enable 2FA, select "Settings" -> "Security settings" and click "Enable" in the "Two-factor authentication" field.
 
After login with email and password choosing authentication via app method press "Continue" button
 
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[[File:Auth app 2.png|thumb|Enter 2FA code|alt=|left]]


After that, the user will see a window where links to authorization methods will be provided, by clicking on which the user can get detailed instructions on how to work with them.
After that, the user will see a window where links to authorization methods will be provided, by clicking on which the user can get detailed instructions on how to work with them.
[[File:Authentication app.png|left|thumb|Select Authentication via app method]]
 
[[File:Authentication app2.png|left|thumb|Select 2FA method]]
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[[File:Authentication app code window.png|thumb|enter 2FA code]]
 
After pressing the button "Continue" the user should scan the displayed QR code with the help of authenticator application on phone and enter the code provided by the authorization service.
After pressing the button "Continue" the user should scan the displayed QR code with the help of authentication application on phone and enter the code provided by the authorization service.
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'''NOTE: If you are unable to scan the QR code using the authenticator application, click on "Click here to manually type the code instead" to enter the code manually.'''
'''NOTE: If you are unable to scan the QR code using the authenticator application, click on "Click here to manually type the code instead" to enter the code manually.'''
[[File:Enabled 2FA 2.png|thumb|left|2FA was enabed]]
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After clicking on the "Verify" button, if the code is correct, 2FA will be activated. If the entered code is incorrect, 2FA won't be activated and you will see an error on your screen.
After clicking on the "Verify" button, if the code is correct, 2FA will be activated. If the entered code is incorrect, 2FA won't be activated and you will see an error on your screen.




In addition, the user will receive an email from FOTA stating that two factor authentication has been successfully enabled.<br>


In addition, the user will receive an email from FOTA stating that two factor authentication has been successfully enabled.
On the next login into your account, in addition to the standard login and password you will be asked to enter a 6-digit code generated by the authentication application you activated in previous steps.
[[File:2FA account verification.png|left|thumb|2FA account verification]]
 
On the next login into your account, in addition to the standard login and password you will be asked to enter a 6-digit code generated by the authenticator application you activated in previous steps.
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'''Authentication via Email'''
[[File:Select email 2FA 2.png|left|thumb|Select Authentication via email method]]
 
After choosing authentication via app method press "Continue" button[[File:Auth via email3.png|left|thumb|Send Authentication code via email]]
[[File:Auth via email code4.png|thumb|Enter verification code from the email|alt=|left]]


After that, the user will see a window where links to authorization methods will be provided, by clicking on which the user can get detailed instructions on how to work with them.
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[[File:Emai authentication.png|left|thumb|Select Authentication via email method]]
[[File:Authentication email2.png|left|thumb|Select 2FA method]]
[[File:Authentication email confirmation.png|thumb|Enter verification code from the email|alt=|left]]
After pressing the button "Next" the user will receive an email with verification code which have to be entered in to verification field.


After clicking on the "Verify" button, if the code is correct, 2FA will be activated. If the entered code is incorrect, 2FA won't be activated and you will see an error on your screen.
Before clicking on a button, the user should verify that their email address is correct. Then, need to click the "Send code" button to receive a verification code via email.


After pressing the button "Continue" the user should scan the displayed QR code with the help of authenticator application on phone and enter the code provided by the authorization service.
Enter the verification code you received into the verification field.


After clicking on the "Verify" button, if the code is correct, 2FA will be activated. If the entered code is incorrect, 2FA won't be activated and you will see an error on your screen.
After clicking on the "Verify" button, if the code is correct, 2FA will be activated. If the entered code is incorrect, 2FA won't be activated and you will see an error on your screen.
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In addition, the user will receive an email from FOTA stating that two factor authentication has been successfully enabled.
In addition, the user will receive an email from FOTA stating that two factor authentication has been successfully enabled.


On the next login into your account, in addition to the standard login and password you will be asked to enter a 6-digit code generated by the authenticator application you activated in previous steps.


After that, the user will see a window where links to authorization methods will be provided, by clicking on which the user can get detailed instructions on how to work with them.
On the next login into your account, in addition to the standard login and password you will be asked to enter a 6-digit code received via email.
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==== How to change 2FA method====
To change 2FA method, select "Settings" -> "Security" and click "Disable" button in the "Two-factor authentication" field.


After pressing the button "Next" the user will receive an email with verification code which have to be entered in to verification field.
After that, the user will have to choose authentication method.
[[File:Disable 2FA 2.png|thumb|How to enable 2FA |alt=|left]]


After clicking on the "Verify" button, if the code is correct, 2FA will be activated. If the entered code is incorrect, 2FA won't be activated and you will see an error on your screen.


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[[File:Are you sure to disable 2FA .png|thumb|Authentication change warning |alt=|left]]


==== Disable 2FA ====
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To disable the 2FA function, just go to Settings" -> "Security settings" and click "Disable" in the "Two-factor authentication" field. The user will see a warning about disabling 2FA and after confirming the selection, two-factor authentication will be disabled. The user will also receive an email informing them that 2FA has been disabled.


'''NOTE: in case of password change, 2FA will be automatically disabled'''


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