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[minefox199]

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is there another way to enable 2FA with out a varication app or use email to enable 2FA

[mehradi-github]

Configuring two-factor authentication:

• Configuring two-factor authentication using a TOTP mobile app
• Configuring two-factor authentication using text messages
• Configuring two-factor authentication using a security key
• Configuring two-factor authentication using GitHub Mobile

For more details you can see this link.

[minefox199]

i have no phone to enable 2fa

[kuroodo]

You should migrate to GitLab

[minefox199]

how do i do that?

[kuroodo]

Make a GitLab account. In the sign up process, eventually you will be greeted with an option to import your GitHub repos (and I think more). You just need to link your GitLab account with your github account and then it handles the rest.

Alternatively, create a new project and select import

[metux]

Here's a little script to run totp on your pc - without the need of any mobile app:

https://gist.github.com/metux/ce43da58d9759019a0fbf4d25ccb1b00

[minefox199]

@metux that file doesnt work for 2FA

[metux]

hmm, what happened ? did you get any error ?

[minefox199]

it freezes the command prompt

[minefox199]

and its a python file

[AwokeKnowing]

I recommend everyone leave github

They are now just become bullies and another Microsoft app.

They are unfit to host the open source community's work. Now they don't even let you decide how to authenticate. they force you to tie your account to SMS or some app.

Move on.

Github has lost it's way.Forcing 2fa against dev's will is EXACTLY the kind of behavior that made MS infamous. Why kill github? why don't you get it? MAKE 2FA OPTIONAL

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