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diff --git a/doc/en_US/2fa.markdown b/doc/en_US/2fa.markdown new file mode 100644 index 00000000..ed9b0c99 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/en_US/2fa.markdown @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +Two-Factor Authentication +========================= + +Each user can enable the [two-factor authentication](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_factor_authentication). +After a successful login, a one-time code (6 characters) is asked to the user to allow access to Kanboard. + +This code has to be provided by a compatible software usually installed on your smartphone. + +Kanboard use the [Time-based One-time Password Algorithm](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time-based_One-time_Password_Algorithm) defined in the [RFC 6238](http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc6238). + +There are many software compatible with the standard TOTP system. +For example, you can use these applications: + +- [Google Authenticator](https://github.com/google/google-authenticator/) (Android, iOS, Blackberry) +- [FreeOTP](https://fedorahosted.org/freeotp/) (Android, iOS) +- [OATH Toolkit](http://www.nongnu.org/oath-toolkit/) (Command line utility on Unix/Linux) + +This system can work offline and you don't necessarily need to have a mobile phone. + +Setup +----- + +1. Go to your user profile +2. On the left, click on **Two factor authentication** and check the box +3. A secret key is generated for you + + + +- You have to save the secret key in your TOTP software. If you use a smartphone, the easiest solution is to scan the QR code with FreeOTP or Google Authenticator. +- Each time you will open a new session, a new code will be asked +- Don't forget to test your device before closing your session + +A new secret key is generated each time you enable/disable this feature. |