2FAuth is a two-factor authentication tool that adds an additional layer of security to your online accounts. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing 2FAuth on your Windows 10 computer.
Before you begin the installation process, you need to make sure that your computer meets the following requirements:
The first step is to download the 2FAuth repository from Github. You can do this by following these steps:
Once the ZIP file is downloaded, you need to extract its contents to a folder on your computer. You can do this by following these steps:
Next, you need to install the dependencies required by 2FAuth to run. You can do this by opening the Windows Command Prompt and navigating to the extracted folder. Then, enter the following command:
pip install -r requirements.txt
This will install all the required dependencies.
Before you can start using 2FAuth, you need to configure it with your desired settings. You can do this by running the config.py file in the extracted folder. You will be prompted to enter the following information:
Once you have entered all the required information, your configuration will be saved to a JSON file.
To generate an OTP code, you need to run the 2fauth.py file in the extracted folder. You will be prompted to enter the name of your account that you specified earlier in Step 4. Once you enter the name, an OTP code will be generated and displayed on the screen.
By following the above steps, you have successfully installed 2FAuth on your Windows 10 computer. You can now use it to add an additional layer of security to your online accounts. Remember to keep your secret key safe, as it is the key to generating OTP codes for your account.
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