As you probably know, hackers and scammers are a problem for everyone on the internet. 2-step login is the best way to help to keep your Tryst.link account safe! To log into your account, you'll need to enter your password AND use either a code from an authenticator app OR a security key/passkey from your device.
2-step login is mandatory for all Tryst.link provider accounts. Setting it up might feel a bit tricky, but we can help! Here’s some information about 2-step login methods, with links to step-by-step guides for setting these up.
Authenticator app
An authenticator app generates a new code every 30 seconds. When logging into your account, you enter your regular password then enter this unique code.
Commonly-used authenticator apps:
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1Password
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Authy (iOS, Android)
- Google Authenticator (iOS, Android)
- Microsoft Authenticator (iOS, Android)
- FreeOTP (iOS), (Android)
If you use an Android or Google device, an authenticator app is often the easiest 2-step login method to set up.
How do I set up an authenticator app for 2-step login?
Security key/passkey
A security key is a physical hardware item (such as USB stick or NFC chip) that you can use to log in.Â
Common types of security keys:
A passkey allows you to use the security features built in to your device (such as fingerprint or facial recognition).Â
Common types of passkeys:
- Touch ID or Face ID on iOS devices and newer Macbook models
-  Biometric sensors (fingerprint, iris scanners, etc) on some Android devices (such as Google and Samsung phones) Â
If you're an iOS user (eg, Apple devices), a passkey is often the easiest 2-step login method to set up.
How do I set up a security key/passkey for 2-step login?
Tryst.link allows you to set up multiple security keys/passkeys with your account. When logging into your account, you enter your password then use the security key device or passkey feature to complete the sign-in process.
Save your emergency recovery code!
After setting up an authenticator app or security key/passkey, you’ll need to view and save your emergency recovery code. An emergency recovery code is a single-use code that can help you recover your account if you can’t log in any other way.
⚠️ Never share this code with anybody - not even with someone who says they're a representative of Tryst.link. Being asked to share this code is a common way that scammers might try to hack your account.
How should I view and save my emergency recovery code?