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New Features in 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.
How it works?
The CloudBacko app 2FA Authentication method for CloudBacko Pro/Lite machine.
- 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.
This illustrates the registration of mobile devices on CloudBacko Pro/Lite for Two-Factor Authentication:
public/features/new-features-v43/home.1605686760.txt.gz · Last modified: 2020/11/18 16:06 by ronnie.chan
