To set up WinAuth 2-Way Authentication (also known as Multi-Factor Authentication or 2FA), you need to download the lightweight application, generate a secret setup key from your target online account, and pair the two together.
WinAuth is a portable open-source desktop authenticator for Windows that acts as an alternative to mobile apps like Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator. Step 1: Install WinAuth on Your Computer
Open your web browser and navigate to the official WinAuth Download Page. Download the latest stable ZIP file (e.g., WinAuth 3.5.1).
Locate the downloaded file, right-click it, and select Extract All… to unzip it.
Move the extracted WinAuth.exe file to your desktop or a preferred directory (no installation is required). Double-click WinAuth.exe to launch the program. Step 2: Get the 2FA Secret Key from Your Account
To sync WinAuth with an online account (like Microsoft 365, Google, Oracle, or game portals), you must retrieve its unique security key.
Log into the website or portal you want to protect (e.g., Microsoft My Sign-Ins).
Navigate to your User Profile, Security Info, or 2-Step Verification settings. Choose to add an Authentication App.
When a QR code is displayed on your screen, click the link underneath it that says “Can’t scan image?”, “Enter key manually”, or “I want to use a different authentication app”.
Copy the text-based Secret Key (a long string of numbers and letters) that appears. Keep this browser window open. Step 3: Link the Account to WinAuth Use Winauth for two-step verification (2SV) in the Lobby
Some users previously configured WinAuth for 2SV with Aconex. The below instructions guide you to configure WinAuth for Lobby 2SV. Aconex Support Central Set Up MFA Information with Authenticator App (WinAuth)
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