Configure two-factor authentication with Time-based OTP authentication

To configure two-factor authentication for your IDrive BMR device interface with the Time-based OTP authentication method, you will need to enter a verification code generated by a Time-based OTP authenticator app installed on your mobile device, while connecting to the device interface.

To configure two-factor authentication with the Time-based OTP authenticator app during your initial sign-in,

1.  Connect to the IDrive BMR device interface.
2. Enable Two-factor authentication at device connection if required.
   Two-factor authentication is mandatory and enabled by default for critical operations such as deleting recovery points, deleting network shares, removing machines, performing manual cleanup, updating primary email address, changing password and updating time zone.
3. Select Time-based OTP authentication as your preferred method of receiving the one-time verification code and click Confirm. 
4. Install and launch any Time-based OTP authenticator app on your mobile device and scan the QR code displayed on your computer screen.
   
   
   
   Alternatively, you can also view the key by clicking on Enter key manually, type it manually on your mobile device, and click Next.
   
   
   
   
5. Copy and save the recovery code displayed on your computer screen securely or click Download to download and save as a .txt file. Click Next.
   
   
   
   

   Note: You will require the recovery code to deactivate two-factor authentication at device connection, in case you lose access to your mobile device where the Time-based OTP Authenticator app is installed.

6. Enter the one-time code generated by the Time-based OTP Authenticator app in your mobile device and click Activate.
   
   
   
   You can manage your two-factor authentication settings by navigating to Settings > Security > Two-factor Authentication.