Detailed explanation! How to set up two-factor authentication for Slack

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The other day,improve your security in just 5 minutes! Let's set up two-factor authenticationI introduced how to

We will continue by explaining in detail how to set up two-factor authentication for various services.
, a chat tool commonly used among engineersSlack.

We use different chat tools such as Slack and Chatwork depending on customer needs

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Please read it and try using it once

◆ Information has been leaked on Slack in the past..

In fact, Slack has had its user database accessed illegally in the past, resulting in data leaks

Unauthorized access to Slack, urging the adoption of two-factor authentication - ITmedia NEWS

Slack Technologies, the company that operates Slack, is also requesting that users set up two-factor authentication in preparation for situations like this.
We encourage everyone to take this opportunity to set it up.

◆Setting up two-factor authentication on Slack

Now let's start the setup

• You have already registered for a Slack account. ⇒ Clickhere
. • You have installed Google Authenticator on your smartphone. ⇒ Clickhere

This is assumed

First, log in to Slack and press the appropriate buttons in the order 1 and 2 in the image below

Click the gear icon in the window that appears on the right

The Account screen will open. Click "expand" on the right side of the "Two-Factor Authentication" section and click the area in the red box that appears

Press the red frame area

You will be taken to the two-factor authentication setup screen.
Launch the "Google Authenticator" app on your smartphone.
Tap the "+" button and scan the QR code displayed on your PC screen as shown in the image below.
A new Slack code will be added to the app.
Enter the Slack code added to the app into the corresponding field on your PC screen as shown in the image below, and then press "Verify Code and Activate".

In the unlikely event that you lose the smartphone with "Google Authenticator" installed, you can send an SMS to another mobile phone. If
you want to set it up, enter your mobile phone number and press "Add phone number". If you don't want to set it up, press "skip".
In this case, we selected "skip".

Enter your email address and password to sign in again

Enter the Slack code displayed in the "Google Authenticator" on your smartphone and click "Sign in."

If you wish to configure further backup settings, select either "SMS Text Message" or "Use an app" below. If you do not wish to do so, press "skip".
In this case, "skip" was selected.

A backup code will be displayed for emergencies, so please print it out and keep it safe.
If for any reason you are unable to obtain a code from Google Authenticator, you can use this code.

Finally, if the screen below shows "Active", the process is complete

It's a simple setup, so please give it a try

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