Setting up Trusona for Algolia using 2-Step Verification with TOTP

This guide details the steps required to set up Trusona as a 2-step verification authenticator with TOTP for Algolia

By Trusona Engineering
Updated May 21, 2020

• 1. Log in to Algolia
• 2. Setting Details
• 3. Enabling Two-factor authentication
• 4. Security Verification
• 5. Scan the QR Code
• 6. Recovery Codes
• 7. Finalize

Installing the Trusona App

Before you get started with the instructions below you'll need to install and register with the Trusona App.

1. Download the Trusona App on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Follow the registration steps in the App.
3. Verify your email by clicking the link from Trusona.
4. You're setup and ready to go!

1. Log in to Algolia

Log in to Algolia

2. Setting Details

Click on Settings from the dropdown menu.

Click on Account Details

3. Enabling Two-factor authentication

On your account page, locate the Two-factor authentication feature. Click on the Enable button to the right.

Make sure you are under Account Details

Click on the Enable button

4. Security Verification

You will be prompted to re-enter your account password again for security purposes. Type it in and click Confirm

Re-enter your password

5. Scan the QR Code

A QR code will be shown on the screen.

1. Open the Trusona app, and tap on the Settings menu
2. Tap 2-step verification (TOTP)
3. Scan the QR code
4. Enter the code from the app into the Code test box, then click Verify.

Scanning the code

6. Recovery Codes

You will be prompted to save recovery codes for account access should you not have access to the app. Make sure to store them someplace securely

Securely store your recovery codes

7. Finalize

It should now show that 2FA is currently enabled.

Setup complete! The next time you log in to Algolia and are prompted for a One-time passcode, you can use the Trusona app to log in.

Finalize

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