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Why Two-factor Authentication?
While it is important to have a strong password, to gain extra security i.e. in case your password or device ever gets compromised, it is a good idea to configure Two-factor Authentication for your account.
With Two-factor Authentication, you will be asked for an authentication code generated using your phone in addition to your password, when logging into Codeberg.
That way, if your password gets compromised, but your phone stays safe, your account cannot be compromised due to the loss of password alone.
How to set up Two-factor Authentication
Prerequisites
You will need an authenticator app installed on your phone.
If you don't already have an authenticator app and you're not sure which app to use, have a look at Aegis Authenticator (F-Droid | Google Play Store) or Authenticator (App Store).
Step 1: Navigate to your user settings
Step 2: Navigate to the Security tab and click on the Enroll button
Step 3: Scan the QR code and enter the verification code
After scanning the QR code with your app, enter the six digit code displayed in your app into the "Passcode" field of the settings form, then click "Verify".
Step 4: Store your scratch token in a safe place
If your phone ever breaks, get lost or stolen, you can recover your account using the scratch token.
That token is showed to you right after setting up 2FA:
Please store that token in a safe place.
Step 5: Done!
That's it - you have now configured 2FA for your account.
From now on, each time you log into Codeberg, you will be asked for an authentication code from your app, adding a layer of security over using only a password.