Requirements
In order for TOTP to work, you’ll need to install an authenticator app on your mobile device first. We’ve listed a few that we recommend below.
Authenticator app
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or other apps which support TOTP algorithm
How to set up
1. Click the Gravatar icon on top of the right of the Dashboard.
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2. Click [Account]
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3. Navigate to “Two Factor Verification” and click [Set up Two Factor Authentication] button.
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4. Choose your favourite authentication method.
We recommend choosing the “Authenticator App”.
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5. Scan QR code with Authenticator app and fill in the 6 digits code.
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6. MFA is enabled on your account.
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Let’s test it
1. Logout or open the Shifter dashboard in a private window
2. Fill in credentials
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3. Fill in the 6 digits code generated by the Authenticator app
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4. … then you could access the Shifter dashboard
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That’s all.