Setting Up GitHub 2FA Using a Browser Extension

Overview This is a memo on using the browser extension “Authenticator” to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) for GitHub. https://authenticator.cc/ Preparing the QR Code First, prepare the QR code on the GitHub side. I’ll skip the detailed steps, but the QR code will be displayed on a screen like the following. Adding the Browser Extension Access the following URL from Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. The example below uses Chrome. ...

August 15, 2023 · 2 min · Nakamura