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Two-factor authentication

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Two-factor authentication allows you to reinforce security on your PlayFab Game Manager account by adding one more step to the authentication process.

It does so by adding a device-factor to the authentication process, which only allows you to authenticate, if you possess a certain device specifically registered for this purpose.

Configuring two-factor authentication

Install a Two-Factor Authentication app to your device. You can search on your own application, or select your platform from the following list:

The steps are basically similar on all the platforms. This example shows an Android-based device, and a Google Authenticator application.

Once the application is downloaded;

  • Open it and follow the instructions.
  • Select the Begin button (1).

Google - 2-Step Verification - Begin

Follow through the tutorial for the app, if there is any (1).

Google - 2-Step Verification - Info Screen

  • Then select one of two options to add your PlayFab account:

  • Either scan a bar code (1).

  • Or type in the key manually (2).

Google - 2-Step Verification - Add account

Whichever option you choose, follow to the PlayFab website and navigate to Game Manager. On the Dashboard tab:

  • Select the Account panel (1).
  • Then select My Profile (2).

Game Manager - Dashboard - Open My Profile

The Account settings will open.

  • Verify that the Enable two-factor authentication checkbox is checked.
  • Depending on which option you have chosen, use the code (1) or a bar code (2) to add a new account using the application on your device.

Game Manager - My Profile - Two-Factor Authentication

Once this is done, you will obtain a two-factor code.

Google - Authenticator - Confirm verification code

Head back to the Profile settings in the PlayFab Game Manager:

  • Enter the code you received (1).
  • Select Save Profile button (2).

Game Manager - My Profile - Enter Two-factor code

Testing

Log out of your PlayFab account and try to log in again. The first step of the authentication process will look normal (see example provided below).

PlayFab - Login Screen

The second step will require you to use your two-factor code. The code is available at any time, and you can access it using the application you installed on your device.

PlayFab - Enter Two-factor token

Once the correct two-factor code has been entered, you should be logged in.

This concludes setting up two-factor authentication for PlayFab.