ERA User Guide

Two-factor authentication (2FA)

Two-factor authentication (2FA) on ERA

You will haveYou know what the 2FA tile on the Home screen does and which guide to open next.
Time2 min
You needERA device

ERA can hold the second factor for your online accounts, so the codes that protect your email, exchange or GitHub login live on the same offline device as your keys, not on your phone.

What the 2FA tile holds

Authenticator codes (TOTP): the six-digit codes that change every 30 seconds, the same kind Google Authenticator or Authy shows. The list holds up to 40 of them.

Steps

  1. On the Home screen, tap 2FA.

    ERA Home screen with SCAN QR, WALLETS, RECOVERY MANAGER, SETTINGS and 2FA tiles
    ERA Home screen with SCAN QR, WALLETS, RECOVERY MANAGER, SETTINGS and 2FA tiles

  2. Read the list. Each row shows the current code, the site name and your account name.

    2FA TOTP list with four accounts, each with a code and a countdown ring
    2FA TOTP list with four accounts, each with a code and a countdown ring

  3. Tap the info button in the header. The built-in help opens.

  4. Swipe up to read the second help page.

    Info page: a code is valid for 30 seconds; the ring shows how much is left; up to 40 entries
    Info page: a code is valid for 30 seconds; the ring shows how much is left; up to 40 entries

  5. Tap the X to close the help. ERA returns to the list.

Done

You are on the 2FA TOTP list. If it says No codes yet, add your first account with Add an authenticator account (TOTP).

Empty 2FA TOTP list with No codes yet and a SCAN button
Empty 2FA TOTP list with No codes yet and a SCAN button