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How to Backup Authenticator

busthead

Hello, I use the Sopos Authenticator app for two factor auth to my UTM. What is the recommended method to backup the Authenticator app's config? I don't want to get locked out of my UTM if my phone kicks the bucket.

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    Have the authenticator configured on two devices at all times.   There is no way to trsck how many devices are synchronized.

    Alternatively, turn off 2factor for the admin account and restrict webadmin by ip address to an internal range that you trust.   Then if remote access is needed, connect to an internal desktop using 2factor before connecting to websdmin with 1factor.

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    You could also print (or digitally store) the QR-code to some place only you have access to, that way you can always use the QR-code to setup a new phone. 

    Or you could use ie. Keepass with the KeeOTP extension which enables you to save your OTP-codes to the Keepass password vault (and it can then also automatically type them in for you so you don't even need the app or lookup the numbers at all)

  • 0 in reply to DouglasFoster

    I don't recommend using 2factor for WebAdmin, but use the restricted IPs as you suggest, Doug.  I also always add "myusername (User Network)" in 'Allowed Networks' at all client sites so that I can VPN in from anywhere and access WebAdmin.  I've seen some that used 2factor auth by having only a different name in 'Allowed Administrators'.

    Cheers - Bob