How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication on GitHub with Protectimus Slim NFC

Posted By Anna on Sep 30, 2017 | 0 comments

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How to enable GitHub two-factor authentication with Protectimus Slim NFC hardware OTP token.

1. Make sure that your Android smartphone supports NFC and download the Protectimus TOTP Burner application.
2. Log in your GitHub account and initiate the enrolment of the software token:

Go to “Settings” using the account navigation menu ->

Choose “Security” section ->

Click the “Set up two-factor authentication” button ->

Choose “Set up using an app” ->

Save recovery codes and then click the “Next” button ->

You will see the QR code with the secret key (seed). Use it to program the Protectimus Slim NFC token.

3. Program the Protectimus Slim NFC token by scanning the QR code. Learn how to program Protectimus Slim NFC token here.
4. To finish the token enrollment enter the one-time password from Protectimus Slim NFC token in the field “Enter the six-digit code from the application” and press “Enable”.