====== New Features in CloudBacko Version 4.3 ======
===== Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) =====
The Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a new feature that will provide additional security for the CloudBacko Pro/Lite account aside from using password lock for logging in.
* Using the CloudBacko app
* Using TOTP Authenticators. These are third-party apps that provide one-time based password. A few examples are Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, and LastPass Authenticator.
==== Benefits ====
- Supported on CloudBacko Pro/Lite v4.3.0.0 or above.
- Capable to add and/or remove one or more registered device(s) for 2FA Authentication.
- Strengthens security when logging in to CloudBacko Pro/Lite.
- Able to use third-party authenticators app such as Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, LastPass, etc.
==== How it works ====
=== 1). Register the mobile device on CloudBacko Pro/Lite for Two-Factor Authentication ===
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=== 2). Authentication for CloudBacko Pro/Lite machine thru CloudBacko app ===
- When starting up CloudBacko Pro/Lite, first you will enter the password for the Password Lock (If enabled).
- The selection of the 2FA Authentication will be displayed.
- Upon confirmation of the 2FA approval request, the CloudBacko app will receive a push authentication request, to accept or reject the login to CloudBacko Pro/Lite.
- After an approval request is sent, there is additional option to “Authenticate with one-time password” which can be generated by the CloudBacko app if there are issues with the push notification.
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==== Requirements ====
- Make sure to configure the firewall to allow outbound connection to **pns.cloudbacko.com** via port **80** and **443**. Failure to do this will prevent you from using Push Notification feature.
- For Android device, Android version must be Android 8 or above. For Apple device, iOS version must be 12.0 or above.
- Two-Factor Authentication must be enabled on CloudBacko Pro and Lite.
- A supported mobile device with CloudBacko app and/or a third-party TOTP Authenticator app must be installed.
- The CloudBacko app or a third-party TOTP Authenticator app must be registered with CloudBacko Pro and Lite.
- CloudBacko Pro and Lite must be connected to the internet
- Mobile device must have valid mobile service and able to receive SMS notifications.
- Mobile device must have a functioning camera.
- To use push notification for Two-Factor Authentication with the CloudBacko app the mobile device must have an internet connection.
==== Limitation ====
- Not supported on CloudBacko Home.
===== Mobile Backup with CloudBacko App =====
CloudBacko app is introduced to backup and restore photos and videos on mobile devices to prevent them from loss due to hardware failure or being stole.
==== How it works ====
- Connect your mobile and your CloudBacko Pro / Lite / Home software to the same home Wi-Fi network
- Register your mobile device in your CloudBacko Pro / Lite / Home software
- Go to CloudBacko app to start the mobile backup
- Photos and videos will be automatically backed up to your selected folder on the CloudBacko Pro/Lite/ Home machine
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==== Registration process ====
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==== Backup process ====
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