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Andad · 18 June 2020, 06:13 PM

Hi Steve,

Nice talking to you earlier.

Cloud accounting systems in OZ have 2 factor authenticating as a legal requirement.

You are offering existing members 2FC as an optional feature but could it be a mandatory requirement for future members?

As more and more members join just to buy and sell watches this may be worth considering.

Brew · 18 June 2020, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

It’s there.

Thank you. I'm guessing that looking for it from my MacBook prevented me from seeing it.

Now for the other dumb question, please: if 2FA is on your phone, will it impede access from the MacBook?

Thanks for your patience and help, all.

Lol-x · 18 June 2020, 06:28 PM

2 factor authentication cannot be made mandatory, but it is free and easily activated by any member via their "User CP" as explained above.

Any member who fails to activate 2FA on their account, and their account is breached by a scammer, and used to deceive and procure money from an unsuspecting innocent member, may potentially find themselves in a position of legal risk and have some serious explaining to do.

There is no real excuse for not activating 2 factor authentication for your own protection and that of your follow TRF members to make this community more secure.

Lol-x · 18 June 2020, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brew

Thank you. I'm guessing that looking for it from my MacBook prevented me from seeing it.

Now for the other dumb question, please: if 2FA is on your phone, will it impede access from the MacBook?

Thanks for your patience and help, all.

Of course you must install the Google Authenticator application on your iPhone, iPad or Android phone or tablet.

No activating 2AF will not affect your usage of or access from your Macbook, but you may on occasions be requested to authenticate which is a 10 second process.

Brew · 18 June 2020, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Of course you must install the Google Authenticator application on your iPhone, iPad or Android phone or tablet.

No activating 2AF will not affect your usage of or access from your Macbook, but you may on occasions be requested to authenticate which is a 10 second process.

Thank you. And thanks for looking out for us (including the slow ones . . . . ).

trackingtime · 18 June 2020, 06:48 PM

just activated mine.

thank you steve!

77T · 18 June 2020, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

2 factor authentication cannot be made mandatory, but it is free and easily activated by any member via their "User CP" as explained above.

Any member who fails to activate 2FA on their account, and their account is breached by a scammer, and used to deceive and procure money from an unsuspecting innocent member, may potentially find themselves in a position of legal risk and have some serious explaining to do.

There is no real excuse for not activating 2 factor authentication for your own protection and that of your follow TRF members to make this community more secure.

Understand

And your work is appreciated.

sgwatchguy · 18 June 2020, 10:45 PM

Thanks Steve. Done

Bearxj86 · 19 June 2020, 12:15 AM

Must do this!

GolfJunkie · 19 June 2020, 12:45 AM

Took seconds to do this.

Thanks Steve!

linesiders · 19 June 2020, 02:28 AM

For the record (IT Guy here) I set up the 2FA with Authy, which is another 2FA app.

For people on the fence: it is is EXTREMELY difficult to circumvent Multi-Factor Authentication and you should do this on all of your accounts, especially if you use same password on all of those accounts (very bad practice). They get one, they get all.

If you have not used 2FA before, you should start, really.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

2 factor authentication cannot be made mandatory, but it is free and easily activated by any member via their "User CP" as explained above.

Any member who fails to activate 2FA on their account, and their account is breached by a scammer, and used to deceive and procure money from an unsuspecting innocent member, may potentially find themselves in a position of legal risk and have some serious explaining to do.

There is no real excuse for not activating 2 factor authentication for your own protection and that of your follow TRF members to make this community more secure.

Lol-x · 19 June 2020, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linesiders

For the record (IT Guy here) I set up the 2FA with Authy, which is another 2FA app

Yes, you are right Authy is a much better App to use than Google Authenticator.

Authy is far better in case you lose your phone.

It's a no brainer really Authy is the way to go.

037 · 19 June 2020, 12:29 PM

Steve, thank you for adding this feature. This is an immense improvement in security that we can hope more follow. I have a couple dozen accounts using 2FA via either TOTP or hardware key and look forward to the rest catching up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

There is no real excuse for not activating 2 factor authentication for your own protection and that of your follow TRF members to make this community more secure.

Perhaps a small banner at the top would be a good idea?

SPMN · 19 June 2020, 03:07 PM

Excellent. I’m all set. Nice to have that extra security.

Lol-x · 19 June 2020, 05:00 PM

Authy is far superior to Google Authenticator.
If you lose your phone or it is stolen then with Google Authenticator you could be in a lot of trouble if you do not have your recovery key. Also with Authy you can have that app on multiple devices and even on Windows and Mac desktop/notebooks.

Authy-G-Authenticator.jpg

gejay99 · 19 June 2020, 05:03 PM

Thank you so much!

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linesiders · 19 June 2020, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Yes, you are right Authy is a much better App to use than Google Authenticator.

Authy is far better in case you lose your phone.

It's a no brainer really Authy is the way to go.

It is more flexible and like you said, you can share it across multiple devices.

brmott · 20 June 2020, 12:02 AM

Just installed and activated for TRF

Lol-x · 20 June 2020, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 037

Perhaps a small banner at the top would be a good idea?

A banner at the top, where do you mean?

mgd55 · 20 June 2020, 02:59 AM

Thanks for this. Just installed and set up for TRF and feel better already

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Goose 104 · 20 June 2020, 03:25 AM

Just used the Google authenticator and it was easy - cheers!

BNA/LION · 20 June 2020, 04:47 AM

Done! Thank for the instructions!

77T · 20 June 2020, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

A banner at the top, where do you mean?

Steve
I think he means on each user’s sidebar frame.

A mock-up sample below.

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Lol-x · 20 June 2020, 12:56 PM

While that banner looks really cool the 2FA software does not provide for a banner to be displayed. To install a banner would mean that I would need to hack the 2FA software and that is not something I am prepared to do for a number or reasons.

At the same time:
(a) I expect most if not all users to have 2FA enabled; and
(b) why do we want to give a scammer a road map who has and has not 2FA enabled.

Old Expat Beast · 20 June 2020, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

While that banner looks really cool the 2FA software does not provide for a banner to be displayed. To install a banner would mean that I would need to hack the 2FA software and that is not something I am prepared to do for a number or reasons.

At the same time:
(a) I expect most if not all users to have 2FA enabled; and
(b) why do we want to give a scammer a road map who has and has not 2FA enabled.

Exactly!

watchmework · 20 June 2020, 10:34 PM

Done! This is a great feature to add to the website Steve, thanks for taking the added step to help protect everyone's accounts.

GGGMT · 23 June 2020, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Thanks much. I access multiple forums so TapaTalk actually intermediates the authentication process.

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Wait so what to do on Tapatalk?

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77T · 23 June 2020, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GGGMT

Wait so what to do on Tapatalk?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Haven’t done anything with them thus far. No way to get to TRF’s native UserCP from TapaTalk so not able to invoke 2FA from the App...

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s1mb4 · 23 June 2020, 12:25 PM

Done

Thank you!

SemperFi · 23 June 2020, 12:39 PM

I’m having some problems with the setup. If I’m using Authy why is the setup screen asking for a Google Authentication code?

18 June 2020, 06:13 PM	#31
Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,432	Hi Steve, Nice talking to you earlier. Cloud accounting systems in OZ have 2 factor authenticating as a legal requirement. You are offering existing members 2FC as an optional feature but could it be a mandatory requirement for future members? As more and more members join just to buy and sell watches this may be worth considering. __________________ E

18 June 2020, 06:28 PM	#33
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,482	2 factor authentication cannot be made mandatory, but it is free and easily activated by any member via their "User CP" as explained above. Any member who fails to activate 2FA on their account, and their account is breached by a scammer, and used to deceive and procure money from an unsuspecting innocent member, may potentially find themselves in a position of legal risk and have some serious explaining to do. There is no real excuse for not activating 2 factor authentication for your own protection and that of your follow TRF members to make this community more secure. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

18 June 2020, 10:45 PM	#38
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	Thanks Steve. Done __________________

19 June 2020, 05:00 PM	#45
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,482	Authy is far superior to Google Authenticator. If you lose your phone or it is stolen then with Google Authenticator you could be in a lot of trouble if you do not have your recovery key. Also with Authy you can have that app on multiple devices and even on Windows and Mac desktop/notebooks. Authy-G-Authenticator.jpg __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

19 June 2020, 05:03 PM	#46
gejay99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: San Francisco Posts: 371	Thank you so much! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @madelocalinvesting

18 June 2020, 06:48 PM	#36
trackingtime 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Asia Watch: Audemars Piguet RO Posts: 2,687	just activated mine. thank you steve!

19 June 2020, 12:15 AM	#39
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,876	Must do this!

19 June 2020, 12:45 AM	#40
GolfJunkie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: USA Watch: 252 Posts: 5,036	Took seconds to do this. Thanks Steve!

19 June 2020, 03:07 PM	#44
SPMN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: St Paul, MN Watch: Tudor, Omega Posts: 1,218	Excellent. I’m all set. Nice to have that extra security.

20 June 2020, 12:02 AM	#48
brmott "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Bryan Location: Tulsa, OK Watch: Rolex SubC Posts: 159	Just installed and activated for TRF

20 June 2020, 02:59 AM	#50
mgd55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Matt Location: NYC Watch: 214270 16570 Posts: 382	Thanks for this. Just installed and set up for TRF and feel better already Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 June 2020, 03:25 AM	#51
Goose 104 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Watch: 126622 Posts: 945	Just used the Google authenticator and it was easy - cheers!

20 June 2020, 04:47 AM	#52
BNA/LION 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,521	Done! Thank for the instructions! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

20 June 2020, 12:56 PM	#54
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,482	While that banner looks really cool the 2FA software does not provide for a banner to be displayed. To install a banner would mean that I would need to hack the 2FA software and that is not something I am prepared to do for a number or reasons. At the same time: (a) I expect most if not all users to have 2FA enabled; and (b) why do we want to give a scammer a road map who has and has not 2FA enabled. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

20 June 2020, 10:34 PM	#56
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Done! This is a great feature to add to the website Steve, thanks for taking the added step to help protect everyone's accounts.

23 June 2020, 12:25 PM	#59
s1mb4 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Can. Watch: Rolex Posts: 155	Done Thank you!

23 June 2020, 12:39 PM	#60
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I’m having some problems with the setup. If I’m using Authy why is the setup screen asking for a Google Authentication code? __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

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