Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2026 09:11:22 +0100 From: Daniel Tameling <tamelingdaniel@gmail.com> To: questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: two-factor auth enabling problem Message-ID: <aYbzqtE88_ato1kT@mail.gmail.com> In-Reply-To: <f704f228-02ec-41f1-b328-bf7dc7d62ba1@dreamchaser.org>
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On Fri, Feb 06, 2026 at 05:23:01PM -0700, Gary Aitken wrote: > I'm trying to log into redmine.org which I haven't done for a while, and it is asking > me to enable 2FA: > > "Scan this QR code or enter the plain text key into a TOTP app > (e.g. Google Authenticator, Authy, Duo Mobile) and > enter the code in the field below to activate two-factor authentication." > > I'm not using a mobile device, don't want to touch google, and don't see authy in > ports/security. > > Looking at ports/security I found totp-cli and installed it (pkg install totp-cli), > but it's not clear to me how to proceed. > > I presume I'm supposed to somehow enter the plain text key presented by redmine.org > and get a OTP back? > > I tried > totp-cli instant <plain text key presented at redmine.org> > which did nothing, didn't even exit. > > Somewhat lost here... any help much appreciated > > Gary > I use oathtool from security/oath-toolkit: oathtool -b --totp 'private_key' Keep in mind that the key is like another password. Don't share it and back it up so you don't get locked out of your account. -- Best regards Danielhome | help
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