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Merc: Fromatting

2025-09-11T21:34:46Z

Fromatting

Merc: Updated 2FA validity window.

2025-08-10T10:42:31Z

Updated 2FA validity window.

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	BadWolfMC offers an additional layer of security called Two Factor Authentication (2FA) for trusted members to confirm their identity when logging into the server. This security measure is commonly used in other services like Google, where a short code retrieved from a secondary device, such as a smartphone, is required to log in. The codes can be sent via text (less secure) or generated from a dedicated app like Google Authenticator, Authy, Microsoft Authenticator, or Duo Mobile. BadWolfMC's 2FA mandates the use of the app method.		BadWolfMC offers an additional layer of security called Two Factor Authentication (2FA) for trusted members to confirm their identity when logging into the server. This security measure is commonly used in other services like Google, where a short code retrieved from a secondary device, such as a smartphone, is required to log in. The codes can be sent via text (less secure) or generated from a dedicated app like Google Authenticator, Authy, Microsoft Authenticator, or Duo Mobile. BadWolfMC's 2FA mandates the use of the app method.

	Once you've successfully set up 2FA on your account, you'll need to enter the code from your device using '''/2FA [code]''' to complete the authentication challenge and gain access to play or interact on the server. The authentication code only needs to be entered once every ~~six~~ hours from the same IP address.		Once you've successfully set up 2FA on your account, you'll need to enter the code from your device using '''/2FA [code]''' to complete the authentication challenge and gain access to play or interact on the server. The authentication code only needs to be entered once every eighteen hours from the same IP address.

	== Setting up 2FA ==		== Setting up 2FA ==

Merc: Removed protection from "2FA"

2025-03-07T01:13:33Z

Removed protection from "2FA"

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2023-05-13T10:19:25Z

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	BadWolfMC offers an additional layer of security called Two Factor Authentication (2FA) for trusted members to confirm their identity when logging into the server. This security measure is commonly used in other services like Google, where a short code retrieved from a secondary device, such as a smartphone, is required to log in. The codes can be sent via text (less secure) or generated from a dedicated app like Google Authenticator, Authy, Microsoft Authenticator, or Duo Mobile. BadWolfMC's 2FA mandates the use of the app method.		BadWolfMC offers an additional layer of security called Two Factor Authentication (2FA) for trusted members to confirm their identity when logging into the server. This security measure is commonly used in other services like Google, where a short code retrieved from a secondary device, such as a smartphone, is required to log in. The codes can be sent via text (less secure) or generated from a dedicated app like Google Authenticator, Authy, Microsoft Authenticator, or Duo Mobile. BadWolfMC's 2FA mandates the use of the app method.

	Once you've successfully set up 2FA on your account, you'll need to enter the code from your device using '''/2FA <code>''' to complete the authentication challenge and gain access to play or interact on the server. The authentication code only needs to be entered once every six hours from the same IP address.		Once you've successfully set up 2FA on your account, you'll need to enter the code from your device using '''/2FA [code]''' to complete the authentication challenge and gain access to play or interact on the server. The authentication code only needs to be entered once every six hours from the same IP address.

	== Setting up 2FA ==		== Setting up 2FA ==

Merc: Minor rewrite for clarity

2023-05-13T10:18:03Z

Minor rewrite for clarity

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	BadWolfMC offers '''optional''' Two Factor Authentication (2FA) support for our members to secure their '''[[BadWolfMC Network]]''' accounts against malicious users. Please note that this does not secure your Minecraft account overall ~~-- Mojang does not currently support 2FA~~, but it does secure your account while you're on our servers and adds a significant layer of security to prevent a "hacker" or other unwanted kiddos from logging in as you on BadWolfMC.		BadWolfMC offers '''optional''' Two Factor Authentication (2FA) support for our members to secure their '''[[BadWolfMC Network]]''' accounts against malicious users. Please note that this does not secure your Minecraft account overall, but it does secure your account while you're on our servers and adds a significant layer of security to prevent a "hacker" or other unwanted kiddos from logging in as you on BadWolfMC.

	== What is 2FA? ==		== What is 2FA? ==
	Two Factor Authentication (2FA) ~~is an additional security measure~~ for ~~already~~ trusted members ~~that confirms that you own the account that you're~~ logging into ~~our servers with~~. ~~Traditional 2FA challenges, for example on your~~ Google ~~account~~, ~~are usually presented after you enter your password and usually takes the form of~~ a short code retrieved from a secondary device ~~(e.g. your cell phone)~~. ~~These~~ codes can be ~~texted to you~~ (~~much~~ less secure) or generated from a ~~standalone application on your smart phone such as '''~~Google Authenticator~~'''~~, ~~'''~~Authy~~'''~~, ~~'''~~Microsoft Authenticator~~'''~~, ~~and '''~~Duo Mobile~~'''~~. BadWolfMC's 2FA ~~'''requires'''~~ the app method. ~~After~~ successfully ~~setting~~ up 2FA on your account, ~~upon logging into the server you will be presented with the authentication challenge, and~~ you ~~must~~ enter the code from your device using '''/2FA [code]''' ~~in order~~ to play or interact. ~~You should~~ only ~~need~~ to ~~enter the authentication code~~ once every six hours ~~when joining the server~~ from the same IP address.		BadWolfMC offers an additional layer of security called Two Factor Authentication (2FA) for trusted members to confirm their identity when logging into the server. This security measure is commonly used in other services like Google, where a short code retrieved from a secondary device, such as a smartphone, is required to log in. The codes can be sent via text (less secure) or generated from a dedicated app like Google Authenticator, Authy, Microsoft Authenticator, or Duo Mobile. BadWolfMC's 2FA mandates the use of the app method.

			Once you've successfully set up 2FA on your account, you'll need to enter the code from your device using '''/2FA <code>''' to complete the authentication challenge and gain access to play or interact on the server. The authentication code only needs to be entered once every six hours from the same IP address.

	== Setting up 2FA ==		== Setting up 2FA ==

Merc: Adding Tutorials Category

2022-10-19T13:18:45Z

Adding Tutorials Category

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	Lost your phone and can't log in? Just message an admin on the forum or Discord to remove 2FA on your account so you can get back in.		Lost your phone and can't log in? Just message an admin on the forum or Discord to remove 2FA on your account so you can get back in.
			[[Category:Tutorials]]

Merc: Protected "2FA" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

2020-07-12T01:04:36Z

Protected "2FA" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

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2019-07-12T01:54:07Z

What is 2FA?

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	== What is 2FA? ==		== What is 2FA? ==
	Two Factor Authentication (2FA) is an additional security measure for already trusted members that confirms that you own the account that you're logging into our servers with. Traditional 2FA challenges, for example on your Google account, are usually presented after you enter your password and usually takes the form of a short code retrieved from a secondary device (e.g. your cell phone). These codes can be texted to you (much less secure) or generated from a standalone application on your smart phone such as '''Google Authenticator''', '''Authy''', '''Microsoft Authenticator''', and '''Duo Mobile'''. BadWolfMC's 2FA '''requires''' the app method. After successfully setting up 2FA on your account, upon logging into the server you will be presented with the authentication challenge, and you must enter the code from your device in order to play or interact. You should only need to enter the authentication code once every six hours when joining the server from the same IP address.		Two Factor Authentication (2FA) is an additional security measure for already trusted members that confirms that you own the account that you're logging into our servers with. Traditional 2FA challenges, for example on your Google account, are usually presented after you enter your password and usually takes the form of a short code retrieved from a secondary device (e.g. your cell phone). These codes can be texted to you (much less secure) or generated from a standalone application on your smart phone such as '''Google Authenticator''', '''Authy''', '''Microsoft Authenticator''', and '''Duo Mobile'''. BadWolfMC's 2FA '''requires''' the app method. After successfully setting up 2FA on your account, upon logging into the server you will be presented with the authentication challenge, and you must enter the code from your device using '''/2FA [code]''' in order to play or interact. You should only need to enter the authentication code once every six hours when joining the server from the same IP address.

	== Setting up 2FA ==		== Setting up 2FA ==

Merc at 18:20, 11 July 2019

2019-07-11T18:20:33Z

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	== What is 2FA? ==		== What is 2FA? ==
	Two Factor Authentication (2FA) is an additional security measure for already trusted members that confirms that you own the account that you're logging into our servers with. Traditional 2FA challenges, for example on your Google account, are usually presented after you enter your password and usually takes the form of a short code retrieved from a secondary device (e.g. your cell phone). These codes can be texted to you (much less secure) or generated from a standalone application on your smart phone such as '''Google Authenticator''', '''Authy''', '''Microsoft Authenticator''', and '''Duo Mobile'''. BadWolfMC's 2FA '''requires''' the app method. After successfully setting up 2FA on your account, upon logging into the server you will be presented with the authentication challenge, and you must enter the code from your device in order to play or interact. You should only need to enter the authentication code once ~~for~~ every ~~time you join~~ the server ~~-- switching servers on~~ the ~~BadWolfMC Network should not require an additional challenge~~.		Two Factor Authentication (2FA) is an additional security measure for already trusted members that confirms that you own the account that you're logging into our servers with. Traditional 2FA challenges, for example on your Google account, are usually presented after you enter your password and usually takes the form of a short code retrieved from a secondary device (e.g. your cell phone). These codes can be texted to you (much less secure) or generated from a standalone application on your smart phone such as '''Google Authenticator''', '''Authy''', '''Microsoft Authenticator''', and '''Duo Mobile'''. BadWolfMC's 2FA '''requires''' the app method. After successfully setting up 2FA on your account, upon logging into the server you will be presented with the authentication challenge, and you must enter the code from your device in order to play or interact. You should only need to enter the authentication code once every six hours when joining the server from the same IP address.

	== Setting up 2FA ==		== Setting up 2FA ==

Merc at 17:55, 11 July 2019

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	* Log onto the BadWolfMC Network. These methods will work from any server.		* Log onto the BadWolfMC Network. These methods will work from any server.
	* Open the authentication app and, on the Google Authenticator, tap the plus (+) sign to add a new account. This will give you the option to scan a QR code or use manual entry. Scanning the QR is easiest, but both methods will work.		* Open the authentication app and, on the Google Authenticator, tap the plus (+) sign to add a new account. This will give you the option to scan a QR code or use manual entry. Scanning the QR is easiest, but both methods will work.
	* ~~Run~~ the '''/2FA''' command. This will provide you with a map with a QR code and secret key.		* Empty a slot on your hotbar and select it, then run the '''/2FA''' command. This will provide you with a map with a QR code and secret key.
	* Hold the map in your hand so that the contents are clearly visible on your screen. If you chose the QR entry method, scan the QR with your phone, or if you chose the manual entry method, enter the "Secret Key" from the map into the text field in the app. This will add the account to your app and you should now be able to see a 6 digit code associated with the entry.		* Hold the map in your hand so that the contents are clearly visible on your screen. If you chose the QR entry method, scan the QR with your phone, or if you chose the manual entry method, enter the "Secret Key" from the map into the text field in the app. This will add the account to your app and you should now be able to see a 6 digit code associated with the entry.
	* Confirm 2FA setup by running the command in game '''/2FA [code]''' where [code] is replaced by the current code displayed in your app without brackets or spaces. For example, '''/2FA 123456'''.		* Confirm 2FA setup by running the command in game '''/2FA [code]''' where [code] is replaced by the current code displayed in your app without brackets or spaces. For example, '''/2FA 123456'''.

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	BadWolfMC offers an additional layer of security called Two Factor Authentication (2FA) for trusted members to confirm their identity when logging into the server. This security measure is commonly used in other services like Google, where a short code retrieved from a secondary device, such as a smartphone, is required to log in. The codes can be sent via text (less secure) or generated from a dedicated app like Google Authenticator, Authy, Microsoft Authenticator, or Duo Mobile. BadWolfMC's 2FA mandates the use of the app method.		BadWolfMC offers an additional layer of security called Two Factor Authentication (2FA) for trusted members to confirm their identity when logging into the server. This security measure is commonly used in other services like Google, where a short code retrieved from a secondary device, such as a smartphone, is required to log in. The codes can be sent via text (less secure) or generated from a dedicated app like Google Authenticator, Authy, Microsoft Authenticator, or Duo Mobile. BadWolfMC's 2FA mandates the use of the app method.

	Once you've successfully set up 2FA on your account, you'll need to enter the code from your device using '''/~~2FA~~ [code]''' to complete the authentication challenge and gain access to play or interact on the server. The authentication code only needs to be entered once every eighteen hours from the same IP address.		Once you've successfully set up 2FA on your account, you'll need to enter the code from your device using '''<code>/2fa [code]</code>''' to complete the authentication challenge and gain access to play or interact on the server. The authentication code only needs to be entered once every eighteen hours from the same IP address.

	== Setting up 2FA ==		== Setting up 2FA ==
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	* Log onto the BadWolfMC Network. These methods will work from any server.		* Log onto the BadWolfMC Network. These methods will work from any server.
	* Open the authentication app and, on the Google Authenticator, tap the plus (+) sign to add a new account. This will give you the option to scan a QR code or use manual entry. Scanning the QR is easiest, but both methods will work.		* Open the authentication app and, on the Google Authenticator, tap the plus (+) sign to add a new account. This will give you the option to scan a QR code or use manual entry. Scanning the QR is easiest, but both methods will work.
	* Empty a slot on your hotbar and select it, then run the '''/~~2FA~~''' command. This will provide you with a map with a QR code and secret key.		* Empty a slot on your hotbar and select it, then run the '''<code>/2fa</code>''' command. This will provide you with a map with a QR code and secret key.
	* Hold the map in your hand so that the contents are clearly visible on your screen. If you chose the QR entry method, scan the QR with your phone, or if you chose the manual entry method, enter the "Secret Key" from the map into the text field in the app. This will add the account to your app and you should now be able to see a 6 digit code associated with the entry.		* Hold the map in your hand so that the contents are clearly visible on your screen. If you chose the QR entry method, scan the QR with your phone, or if you chose the manual entry method, enter the "Secret Key" from the map into the text field in the app. This will add the account to your app and you should now be able to see a 6 digit code associated with the entry.
	* Confirm 2FA setup by running the command in game '''/~~2FA~~ [code]''' where [code] is replaced by the current code displayed in your app without brackets or spaces. For example, '''/~~2FA~~ 123456'''.		* Confirm 2FA setup by running the command in game '''<code>/2fa [code]</code>''' where [code] is replaced by the current code displayed in your app without brackets or spaces. For example, '''<code>/2fa 123456</code>'''.
	* You're all set up! Remember that you will now need to use the '''/~~2FA~~ [code]''' every time you log onto the network, but you can rest easy knowing that you won't be ridiculed endlessly (or potentially banned -- it's happened more than once!) if your Minecraft account is hijacked.		* You're all set up! Remember that you will now need to use the '''<code>/2fa [code]</code>''' every time you log onto the network, but you can rest easy knowing that you won't be ridiculed endlessly (or potentially banned -- it's happened more than once!) if your Minecraft account is hijacked.

	== Removing 2FA ==		== Removing 2FA ==
	Sick of typing the code every time? Don't care if your account is hijacked? Use '''/~~2FA~~ remove''' to remove the 2FA requirement from your account. Since your current session is already authenticated this command will immediately remove the requirement from your account.		Sick of typing the code every time? Don't care if your account is hijacked? Use '''<code>/2fa remove</code>''' to remove the 2FA requirement from your account. Since your current session is already authenticated this command will immediately remove the requirement from your account.

	Lost your phone and can't log in? Just message an admin on the forum or Discord to remove 2FA on your account so you can get back in.		Lost your phone and can't log in? Just message an admin on the forum or Discord to remove 2FA on your account so you can get back in.
	[[Category:Tutorials]]		[[Category:Tutorials]]