How to Install 2FAuth on Void Linux
2FAuth is a two-factor authentication tool that adds an additional layer of security to your login process. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install 2FAuth on Void Linux.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:
- A system running Void Linux
- Basic knowledge of the command line interface
Step 1: Install Dependencies
First, let's install the dependencies required for 2FAuth. Open a terminal and run the following command:
xbps-install -S python3 python3-pip qrencode
This will install Python 3, pip, and qrencode.
Step 2: Install 2FAuth
Clone the 2FAuth repository from GitHub:
git clone https://github.com/Bubka/2FAuth.gitChange into the 2FAuth directory:
cd 2FAuthInstall 2FAuth using pip:
sudo pip3 install -e .
Step 3: Set Up 2FAuth
Now that 2FAuth is installed, let's set it up. To add a new user, run the following command:
2fauth add
This will prompt you to enter a username and password. After entering this information, you will be shown a QR code that can be scanned by a two-factor authentication app.
Next, open the two-factor authentication app on your mobile device and scan the QR code. Once the app has been set up, you will be prompted to enter a verification code. This code will be generated by the two-factor authentication app and will change every 30 seconds.
Step 4: Use 2FAuth
To use 2FAuth, you will need to enable it for your user account. To do this, run the following command:
2fauth enable
After enabling 2FAuth, you will be prompted to enter your username and password followed by the verification code generated by your two-factor authentication app.
Conclusion
You have now successfully installed and set up 2FAuth on your Void Linux system. With this two-factor authentication tool, you can add an additional layer of security to your login process.