Encryptainer Help File – Two Factor Authentication

Two-Factor Authentication (Optional)

How to Enable and use Two-Factor Authentication Option for Encryptainer Vaults.

The Two-Factor Authentication option provided by the Encryptainer program is an option that can add an additional layer of security to your encrypted vaults. This includes a two-step login, your Encryptainer vault password as well as the six digit verification code generated by Google Authenticator App. Each vault creation will be linked to a 2FA. To link your Encryptainer vault with Google Authenticator App, please follow the steps enumerated below.

1. Please make sure Google Authenticator App is installed on your mobile phone.

2. While creating a Encryptainer vault, you will see the following window which allows you to enable the Two Factor Authentication. Please check "Enable two factor authentication" box to enable it.

3. Thereafter, open Google Authenticator App on your mobile phone and scan the QR code displayed on volume creation window.

4. When the QR code has processed, Google Authenticator will generate and display a six digit verification code.

5. Now mounting the Encryptainer encrypted vaults requires both your password as well as the six digit verification code generated by Google Authenticator App.