Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a critical security mechanism that introduces a second layer of defense to the authentication process, requiring users to provide two distinct forms of identification. This approach not only capitalizes on the conventional password but also incorporates a physical element, usually a mobile device with an authenticator app, which the user must possess. The inclusion of 2FA in security protocols is invaluable for protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access, making it imperative for users to have a mobile device ready to complete this two-step verification.

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a critical security mechanism that introduces a second layer of defense to the authentication process, requiring users to provide two distinct forms of identification. This approach not only capitalizes on the conventional password but also incorporates a physical element, usually a mobile device with an authenticator app, which the user must possess. The inclusion of 2FA in security protocols is invaluable for protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access, making it imperative for users to have a mobile device ready to complete this two-step verification.

Hunt advises that all users enable 2FA immediately following registration.

Hunt advises that all users enable 2FA immediately following registration.

Turning on 2FA in Account Settings

Turning on 2FA in Account Settings

Navigate to the Hunt Dashboard

Navigate to the Hunt Dashboard

From the menu bar on the left-hand side of the screen, scroll down to ACCOUNT > Settings

From the menu bar on the left-hand side of the screen, scroll down to ACCOUNT > Settings

Under Settings, Double-check the correct email address is specified

Under Settings, Double-check the correct email address is specified

Scroll down to Enable 2FA for Enhanced Security

Scroll down to Enable 2FA for Enhanced Security

Enable 2FA
Enable 2FA
Enable 2FA

Toggle the switch next to Enable 2FA for Enhanced Security to "on" (green)

Toggle the switch next to Enable 2FA for Enhanced Security to "on" (green)

The Authenticator verification window will be displayed

The Authenticator verification window will be displayed

Turning on 2FA in Account Settings
Turning on 2FA in Account Settings
Turning on 2FA in Account Settings

Option 1: Scan the QR code with your mobile device

Option 1: Scan the QR code with your mobile device

Open the camera app on your mobile device and scan the barcode

Open the camera app on your mobile device and scan the barcode

Click Add Verification Code in Passwords

Click Add Verification Code in Passwords

Click Add Verification Code in Passwords

Click Add Verification Code in Passwords

Select hunt.io from the password list

Select hunt.io from the password list

Click Close on the browser

Click Close on the browser

Click Save Changes on the settings screen

Click Save Changes on the settings screen

Enable 2FA Done
Enable 2FA Done
Enable 2FA Done

Option 2: Add the key to your device manually

Option 2: Add the key to your device manually

Click provide you with a key below the QR code

Click provide you with a key below the QR code

Below the QR code and instructions, you will now see ACCOUNT and KEY

Below the QR code and instructions, you will now see ACCOUNT and KEY

Copy the key on you screen

Copy the key on you screen

Turning on 2FA in Account Settings Done
Turning on 2FA in Account Settings Done
Turning on 2FA in Account Settings Done

Navigate to your Passwords /Authenticator app on your mobile device

Navigate to your Passwords /Authenticator app on your mobile device

Navigate to hunt.io

Navigate to hunt.io

Select Set Up Verification Code

Select Set Up Verification Code

Select Enter Setup Key

Select Enter Setup Key

Press Ok to complete 2FA on your mobile device

Press Ok to complete 2FA on your mobile device

Verif Setup
Verif Setup
Verif Setup

Logging in with 2FA

Logging in with 2FA

Enter your email and password, then click Login

Enter your email and password, then click Login

Login 2FA
Login 2FA
Login 2FA

The Two-Factor Authentication screen will be displaye

The Two-Factor Authentication screen will be displaye

Enter the 6-digit verification code from your device

Enter the 6-digit verification code from your device

Click Verify once the code has been entered

Click Verify once the code has been entered

2FA verif
2FA verif
2FA verif

At this point, you will be directed to the Hunt homepage and can navigate as desired

At this point, you will be directed to the Hunt homepage and can navigate as desired

Recovering a key if the second device is lost or inaccessable

Recovering a key if the second device is lost or inaccessable

If the device that contains the 2FA key becomes lost or is no longer accessible, please contact our support team at contact@hunt.io

If the device that contains the 2FA key becomes lost or is no longer accessible, please contact our support team at contact@hunt.io

Get the Google Authenticator App

Get the Google Authenticator App

If you do not have the Google Authenticator App, you can get it for free in the Google Play store

If you do not have the Google Authenticator App, you can get it for free in the Google Play store

Please visit this link for the Google Authenticator App

Please visit this link for the Google Authenticator App