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# Account Security |
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Makenot.work supports two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect your account. You can use passkeys, a TOTP authenticator app, or both. |
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## Passkeys |
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Passkeys use WebAuthn to let you log in with a fingerprint, face scan, hardware key, or device PIN -- no password needed. |
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### Setting Up a Passkey |
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1. Go to Settings > Security |
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2. Click "Add Passkey" |
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3. Follow your browser/device prompt to create the credential |
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4. Give it a name (e.g., "MacBook Touch ID", "YubiKey") |
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You can register up to 20 passkeys per account. |
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### Logging In with a Passkey |
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On the login page, click "Use Passkey" instead of entering your password. Passkey login is inherently two-factor (identity + device possession), so no TOTP code is required. |
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### Managing Passkeys |
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From Settings > Security you can: |
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- **List** all registered passkeys with their creation dates |
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- **Rename** a passkey for easier identification |
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- **Delete** a passkey (requires password confirmation) |
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If you lose access to all your passkeys, you can still log in with your password (plus TOTP if enabled). |
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## TOTP Authenticator App |
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TOTP adds a six-digit rotating code from an authenticator app as a second factor after your password. |
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### Setting Up TOTP |
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1. Go to Settings > Security |
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2. Click "Enable Authenticator App" |
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3. Scan the QR code with your authenticator app (or enter the secret manually) |
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4. Enter the six-digit code from your app to confirm setup |
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5. Save your backup codes immediately |
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Compatible apps include 1Password, Bitwarden, Authy, Google Authenticator, and any TOTP-compliant app (RFC 6238, SHA-1, 6 digits, 30-second interval). |
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### Logging In with TOTP |
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1. Enter your email and password as usual |
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2. When prompted, enter the current six-digit code from your authenticator app |
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If you registered a passkey, passkey login bypasses the TOTP step entirely. |
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### Disabling TOTP |
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Go to Settings > Security and click "Disable Authenticator App." You will need to confirm your password. |
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## Backup Codes |
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When you enable TOTP, you receive 10 single-use backup codes (8 characters each) usable in place of a TOTP code. |
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**Store backup codes securely.** If you lose access to your authenticator app and have no backup codes, recovery requires emailing info@makenot.work. |
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### Regenerating Backup Codes |
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Go to Settings > Security > "Regenerate Backup Codes." This invalidates all previous codes and generates a fresh set of 10. You must confirm your password. |
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## Login Notifications |
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If a new login occurs while you have other active sessions, you receive an email notification automatically. |
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## Password Policy |
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- Minimum 8 characters, maximum 128 |
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- No character type requirements |
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- Checked against HaveIBeenPwned breach databases (k-anonymity; your password is never sent externally). Breached passwords trigger an advisory warning but are not blocked. |
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## Account Lockout |
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After 5 consecutive failed password attempts, your account is locked for 15 minutes. Passkey authentication is not affected by password lockout. |
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See [Password Reset](./password-reset.md) for recovery options. |
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## Recommendations |
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- Enable at least one 2FA method (passkeys are the strongest option) |
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- Register multiple passkeys on different devices so you are never locked out |
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- If using TOTP, save your backup codes in a password manager or printed in a secure location |
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- Use a unique, strong password even if you primarily log in with passkeys |
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## See Also |
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- [Getting Started](./getting-started.md): Account creation and initial setup |
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- [Password Reset](./password-reset.md): Forgot password and lockout recovery |
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- [Profile](./profile.md): Editing your public profile |
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