Instructions: CH-LOGIN - Adding the Authenticator App as Second Factor

Preparation:

Please install an authenticator app.
It is available both as a desktop version for laptops and PCs, and as an app version for smartphones.
Below you will find some links to trusted providers.

For installation as an app on smartphones:

  • Microsoft Authenticator
  • Google Authenticator
    • Android
    • iPhone
  • Yubico Authenticator:
  • Twilio:

Alternative desktop versions suitable for users without a smartphone:
  • WinAuth:
  • Twilio:

Instructions

Log in to MyAccount with CH-LOGIN.


Image Myaccount Login and security to register a second factor.
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Then go to Login & Security to the 2FA Management and press Register to register a second factor for login.


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Now select the 2FA option Athenticator App and press Continue.



Now enter your Password and press Continue.

If you have not yet entered your security questions, you will be asked to enter them here in an additional intermediate step.


Please follow the instructions displayed
  1. Download an Authenticator App to your phone if you do not already have one installed.
  2. Open the Authenticator App on your device and add an account.
  3. Scan the QR code or manually enter the key below it.
  4. Click Continue when the app has created the account.



Enter the confirmation code generated by your Authenticator App and then press Save.


A green pop-up message will then confirm the successful registration. Under the 2FA Management in MyAccount, you will now see the Authenticator App registration, which you can remove if necessary.



The next time you LOGIN to MyAccount, you will be asked to enter the confirmation code of your Authenticator App as Second Factor Identifier.


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