Atrax
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TL;DR - With some advice from svarog we got this working with Google Authenticator!
There are basically instructions here since I documented this as I went through it.
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So I've heard that the 2fa algorithm implemented by EU is basically the more common one that allows several 2fa apps on different platforms to interoperate.
This is not a complaint (from me) and it seems like a smart move. TBH I'm more bothered by allowing MA into my device than I am about a (random) third party compromising my EU account.
I can see why they would like to have their own branded app in place but it's not really doing anything else and it seems sort of overpermissioned, which indicates to me that it's probably sloppy throughout and who wants that in a security app? Also if this is true to what I understand about their current, ahh, "development model" is correct there is a third party somewhere in the loop that's responsible for setting this up but not accountable (shielded by MA) if it goes wrong.
There is a thread here about people who are angry they have lost their gold cards.
->PLEASE DO NOT TURN THIS INTO A GOLD CARD WHINING THREAD <-
I've started a separate thread because at least 2 people have mentioned that this should interoperate with the other authenticator apps but nobody has stated that they have set it up or tried it. If you have any actual knowledge of this, please take a moment and share it.
I'm tired of migration and don't have anything pressing in-game so I'm going to see if I can set up 2fa using google auth, which I already have to use for several financial services websites. I'm going to try and set it up directly without using entropia pocket at all. Here's what I figure:
Best case: Up and running in a couple minutes.
Middle ground: I have to fall back to the EU app to finish setup and/or log into my account. At least this will stop any doubt/rumor for now.
Worst case: International snail mail and a few weeks with no EU. Hopefully I log in in time to check out this year's mayhem
I'm going to step outside for a quick cigarette before I start this little adventure and I'll check back in case anyone browsing the forums right now has experience or speculations to share. Then I'll do this ASAP.
There are basically instructions here since I documented this as I went through it.
======================================================
So I've heard that the 2fa algorithm implemented by EU is basically the more common one that allows several 2fa apps on different platforms to interoperate.
This is not a complaint (from me) and it seems like a smart move. TBH I'm more bothered by allowing MA into my device than I am about a (random) third party compromising my EU account.
I can see why they would like to have their own branded app in place but it's not really doing anything else and it seems sort of overpermissioned, which indicates to me that it's probably sloppy throughout and who wants that in a security app? Also if this is true to what I understand about their current, ahh, "development model" is correct there is a third party somewhere in the loop that's responsible for setting this up but not accountable (shielded by MA) if it goes wrong.
There is a thread here about people who are angry they have lost their gold cards.
->PLEASE DO NOT TURN THIS INTO A GOLD CARD WHINING THREAD <-
I've started a separate thread because at least 2 people have mentioned that this should interoperate with the other authenticator apps but nobody has stated that they have set it up or tried it. If you have any actual knowledge of this, please take a moment and share it.
I'm tired of migration and don't have anything pressing in-game so I'm going to see if I can set up 2fa using google auth, which I already have to use for several financial services websites. I'm going to try and set it up directly without using entropia pocket at all. Here's what I figure:
Best case: Up and running in a couple minutes.
Middle ground: I have to fall back to the EU app to finish setup and/or log into my account. At least this will stop any doubt/rumor for now.
Worst case: International snail mail and a few weeks with no EU. Hopefully I log in in time to check out this year's mayhem
I'm going to step outside for a quick cigarette before I start this little adventure and I'll check back in case anyone browsing the forums right now has experience or speculations to share. Then I'll do this ASAP.
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