How to Install 2FAuth on Ubuntu Server Latest

2FAuth is a two-factor authentication solution that provides an extra layer of security to your Ubuntu server. It can be installed on Ubuntu Server Latest by following these steps:

Prerequisites

Step 1: Install Git

Git is a version control system that is required to clone the 2FAuth repository to your server. Run the following command to install Git:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install git

Step 2: Clone the Repository

Clone the 2FAuth repository to your server using Git. Run the following command to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Bubka/2FAuth.git

Step 3: Install Required Dependencies

Some dependencies are required to run 2FAuth on your server. Install them by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install python-qrcode python-pil python-pyotp

Step 4: Configure 2FAuth

Edit the config.py file to customize your 2FAuth configuration. Add the users and their secret keys to the file. You can also configure the time interval for the OTPs and the length of the OTPs. Once done, save the file.

nano 2FAuth/config.py

Step 5: Run 2FAuth

Run the 2FAuth script using the following command:

cd 2FAuth
sudo python 2fauth.py

This will start the 2FAuth server on your Ubuntu server. You can now use 2FAuth to secure your server by generating OTPs for users who log in.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can easily install 2FAuth on Ubuntu Server Latest and secure your server with two-factor authentication.

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