How do I set up 2FA?

This article applies to you if:

•  You are setting up 2FA for the first time OR
•  You are resetting 2FA.

Upon starting the process - whether by automatically triggering it on login, or after entering the 2FA reset key given to you through a support ticket, you will see this screen.

Tap on "Proceed".

Using Google Authenticator

Set up manually using a code

Using Google Authenticator

This method requires the Google Authenticator app to be installed on your device. If you have not done so, use the "Download Google Authenticator link to install it.

I am unable to obtain the Google Authenticator app

While less convenient to set up, alternative apps that give one time passes can also be used.

Select "Set up manually using a code" instead.

Tap on "Confirm" to be taken to the Google Authenticator app.

Do not interrupt the following steps, as one time passes change each minute.

The setup for Google Authenticator is fairly automatic - tap OK here.

This adds the 2FA record for your TenX account in your Google Authenticator app.

Copy the number you see on this screen.

Press the 'Back" key to be taken back to the TenX app, OR

Press the "Home" key, and then tap on the TenX app icon, to be taken back to the TenX app.

Enter the number you have just copied from the previous screen in this prompt.

This will complete the 2FA setup.

I got an "Invalid Code" Error

The code you got from the Google Authenticator has expired. 

Switch back to the Google Authenticator app, and get a new one. 

I've been asked to log in again

Your device has a strict background app policy - this quits the TenX app the moment you try to run a second app.

Please use the "Set Up Manually With A Code" process.

Set Up Manually With a Code.

This will allow you to add your TenX login to a 2FA authentication app of your choice. Please ensure you have a 2FA OTP generator app installed and ready first.

The following example will use Authy (https://authy.com/), which is available on both the Android and Apple app stores. The process is the same for all similar apps.

You will first be presented with this screen, which provides:

- A 26 digit 2FA setup key, which can be copied into any third party app.

- A QR code with the 2FA setup key, which any third party app should be able to scan.

This 2FA setup key and QR code can be used for the next 15 minutes. 

Tap on the "Copy to Clipboard" button, which will copy the 26 digit code to your device's clipboard, then tap "Next".

You will then be taken to this screen. Don't do anything here yet - instead, press the Home button on your device to go into device's home screen.

Run Authy. Tap on the menu on the top right, and then tap "Add Account".

For this example, we will add the copied 26 digit code by using the "Enter Key Manually" feature in Authy.

Other 2FA OTP apps should also have a similar method to add an app.

Paste the 26 digit key that you copied from the TenX app here, and click OK.

Give your Authy record a fitting name, and tap "Done". We advise using a recognisable name that you can immediately associate with the TenX app.

To complete the setup, you'll need to note down the 6 digit OTP code once from the next screen.

(Authy does not allow screen capture of the 2FA code generation screen for security reasons)

Press the "Home" key and tap on the TenX app icon to switch back to the TenX Wallet app. 

Complete the 2FA setup by entering the 6 digit OTP code you have noted down from the newly added record in Authy in this prompt.

I got an "Invalid Code"

If you get an "Invalid code" at this point, the 6 digit OTP code you noted down just now has expired.

Switch back to Authy for a new one, and try again.

Upon switching back, I am instead asked to log in again

If you do not see this screen and are instead asked to log in again, your device background policy has closed the TenX Wallet app. 

Do not discard the code you have copied. 

Instead, jump straight to this page by:

- tapping "set up manually with a code" again, then

- tapping next through the QRCode and key screen. You will not need to copy the QR code or secret key again as this will be the same, then

- Entering the 6 digit OTP, that you noted down before, into the text field.

If you see the following, you have successfully completed 2 Factor Authentication setup:

Tap on "Okay" to access your account.

From now on, to log into your TenX Account, you will need to get a 6 digit OTP code from the 2FA app of your choice.