Setting up two-factor authentication
Why two-factor authentication?
While it is important to have a strong password for extra security, it is a good idea to configure two-factor authentication for your account in case your password or device ever gets compromised.
With two-factor authentication, you will be asked for an authentication code generated using your phone in addition to your password when logging into Codeberg.
That way, your account cannot be compromised even if your password gets compromised, as long as your phone stays safe.
How to set up two-factor authentication
Prerequisites
You will need an authenticator app installed on your phone.
If you don't already have an authenticator app and you're not sure which app to use, have a look at Aegis Authenticator (F-Droid | Google Play Store) or Authenticator (App Store).
Step 1: Navigate to your user settings
Step 2: Navigate to the Security tab and click on the Enroll button
Step 3: Scan the QR code and enter the verification code
After scanning the QR code with your app, enter the six-digit code displayed in your app into the "Passcode" field of the settings form, then click "Verify".
Step 4: Store your scratch token in a safe place
If your phone ever breaks, gets lost or gets stolen, you can recover your account using the scratch token.
This is shown to you right after setting up 2FA:
Please store this token in a safe place.
Step 5: Done!
That's it - you have now configured two-factor authentication for your account.
From now on, each time you log into Codeberg you will be asked for an authentication code from your app, adding an extra layer of security over just using a password.
Personal access token
If you push to Codeberg via HTTP (see Clone & Commit via HTTP), an extra step will be needed to create a personal access token. This token will replace your normal password (+ authentication code) on Codeberg.
In your profile settings on Codeberg, go to the Applications tab.
In the section Manage Access Tokens, add a Token Name and confirm by clicking on Generate Token.
Make sure you keep the generated token in a safe place, because it will not be shown again.
When asked for your password, just enter the token.
You can create as many tokens as you'd like: one for each computer, one for each Git client, one for each session... you decide! You can also revoke tokens at any time by pressing Delete next to the token (see previous screenshot).
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