Two-factor authentication (sometimes referred to as two-step login) is implemented on Brain-CODE’s Seafile. Logging in to Seafile will soon may require an additional step to verify your identify when accessing certain projects or personal settings.
There are two options implemented for authentication on Seafile:
Email Verification - receive a code through email and enter into Seafile within X.XX minutes.
Google Authenticator - receive a code through Google Authenticator, a Token Generator app, and enter into Seafile within X.XX minutes.
Google Authenticator
After entering your login credentials (username and password) For authentication, Seafile uses Google Authenticator. You will need to (1) download the Google Authenticator app on your phone, (2) access a six digit code through the Token Generator app, and (3) enter the code into Seafile within 60 seconds.
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Please note, before attempting to set-up two factor authentication on Seafile, ensure you clear your cache/cookies. |
Setting up Two Factor Authentication (2FA) on Seafile
You will be prompted to scan a QR code on your smartphone using the Google Authenticator app to begin using the token generator. Once scanned, you will be shown a six digit authentication token within the app.
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You will also be provided with a list of backup tokens. Please save these backup tokens securely in the event that your don’t have your phone for 2FA. |
Entering your Google Authenticator Code
After entering your Seafile login credentials, username and password, you will be asked for an Authentication token , you will see via the following on screen:
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There is no advance setup required to authenticated by email. Follow the steps below to log into Seafile using email verification.
Log into Seafile and select the option for: Email: Send an email containing your verification code to your email account.
You will receive a verification code via email. The message will be titled "Seafile 2-step login" and will come to the primary email address listed in your Seafile account.
Enter the code contained in the email into the Enter your verification code window.
Click Submit to log into Seafile.
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Note: codes sent via email will expire in 2-minutes. You must enter it into REDCap before it expires. Each code can only be used one time. |
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Enter the authentication token provided by Google Authenticator app into the textbox to verify your login.
Using Backup Tokens
If your Google Authentication app is unavailable or not working, you may use a backup token to verify your login. Select Enter a two-factor backup code in the two-factor authentication login window to access the backup code verification window and enter a backup token into the textbox to verify your login.
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Please note that backup tokens can only be used once, so remove that token from your securely stored list of tokens once used. If you need to view or regenerate your backup tokens, you may do so within your account Settings. |
