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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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    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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    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