Two-Factor Authentication

Overview

Two-Factor Authentication adds a second sign-in step on top of your password. That step is usually a 6-digit code from an authenticator app. Even if someone steals your password, they cannot sign in without your phone or backup codes. Turning it on takes under two minutes and is the single highest-impact security upgrade you can make.

TL;DR: Open Settings → Password → Two-Factor Authentication → Configure, scan the QR code with Google Authenticator or 1Password, then verify the 6-digit code. Download backup codes and store them in a password manager as a fallback. This adds a second sign-in step beyond your account password.

Turn On Two-Factor Sign-In

1. Click your profile avatar in the top-right corner.
2. Go to Settings ➡ Password (second tab at the top).
3. Click CONFIGURE under Two-Factor Authentication.
4. Type your password and click CONFIRM.
5. Click SET UP and pick one of the available methods:

• Authenticator app (for example, Google Authenticator or 1Password)
• Backup code (a set of codes, each usable one time)

Set Up an Authenticator App

Here is what the authenticator setup screen looks like:

┌────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  🔒 Set up authenticator app                 │
├────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│   Scan this code with your app:             │
│        ┌──────────────┐                     │
│        │ ▓▓░▓░░▓▓░▓▓ │                     │
│        │ ░▓▓░▓▓░░▓░▓ │                     │
│        │ ▓░░▓░▓▓░▓░▓ │                     │
│        └──────────────┘                     │
│   Or enter key:  J7QK 2P4M 9XR6             │
│                                             │
│   Enter 6-digit code:  [ ______ ]           │
│                        [ Verify Code ]      │
└────────────────────────────────────────────┘

1. In the setup menu, choose the 🔒 Authenticator app option.
2. Type the name of your authenticator app.
3. Scan the QR code with your app or use the provided code.
4. Enter the code from the authenticator app.
5. Click Verify Code.

Download Backup Codes

1. In the setup menu, choose the 🔒 Backup code option.
2. Taskade generates a list of backup codes.
3. Copy the codes into a text file.
4. (optional) Print the codes in case you delete the file by accident.
5. Click ACKNOWLEDGE.
6. Click RETURN to finish.

💡 Note: Each backup code works one time only. After you sign in with a code, that code stops working. After you use every code, delete the Backup code authentication and set it up again. Taskade gives you a new set of codes.

Tips

• Set up both methods. For maximum security, configure an authenticator app as your primary method and download backup codes as a fallback in case you lose access to the app.
• Store backup codes securely. Keep your backup codes in a password manager or a printed copy in a safe location. Do not store them in an unencrypted text file on your device.
• Switching phones. If you get a new phone, export your authenticator app data before wiping the old device. Alternatively, turn off Two-Factor Authentication in Taskade, set up the authenticator on the new phone, then turn it back on.
• Lost access to your authenticator? Use one of your backup codes to log in, then set it up again from Settings ➡ Password ➡ Two-Factor Authentication.

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