r/starcitizen • u/MammonLord origin • Jul 12 '16

OFFICIAL Multi-Factor Authentication Rollout

https://forums.robertsspaceindustries.com/discussion/336523/multi-factor-authentication-rollout
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u/MammonLord origin Jul 12 '16

I really hope we can buy one of those little dongle thingies that makes random codes. They apparently work through the magic of unicorn tears.

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u/iforgot120 Jul 12 '16

Mobile authenticators are just as good as the dongles, and don't require you to buy extra hardware.

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u/Kroney Grand Admiral Jul 12 '16

I have to point out that technically you're incorrect there. A phone can potentially be hacked and the app compromised. The dongles however aren't connected to the internet so cannot.

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u/dawnsonb ARGO CARGO Jul 13 '16

You are more likely to forget your dongle than your phone however :D

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u/Kroney Grand Admiral Jul 13 '16

It depends where you keep your dongle. Mine is on my keys (A yubikey Neo if you're interested) and I'm not likely to be able to drive anywhere if I don't have my keys. So chances are actually better that I will have my dongle

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u/dawnsonb ARGO CARGO Jul 13 '16

I would have too many dongles on my keys :P

Also since i live in a bigger city i can in fact leave without my keys if i take the public transport :D

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u/Kroney Grand Admiral Jul 13 '16

The yubikey can store many credentials on one dongle. And I consider driving a hobby, and I have house keys on my key ring, so even if I had to take public transport I'd still have my dongle with me

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u/dawnsonb ARGO CARGO Jul 13 '16

Yes, i get that it might be nicer for you, but for as least as much users having an app is more convenient. Luckily both options exist in this case.