Re: Two factor authentication with SSH using Google Authenticator -- PCTECH

Subject: Re: Two factor authentication with SSH using Google Authenticator
From: David Gibbs <david@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:01:22 -0600
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On 1/2/2012 10:09 PM, Mike Wills wrote:

The problem is that the key is linked with the device. If you loose
the your phone you can't restore that key to a new device thus
loosing your ability to log in. Make sure you have a second way in so
you can link it to a new device. That is what I meant. I am not
worried about someone stealing my phone.

Ah, yes, good point.

I consider two factor authentication a backup mechanism ... private key authentication is my primary means.

david

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