Right now, 2FA is half-baked. You can enable it and it gives you a link to sync it to an authenticator app, which only works on mobile. But there’s no confirmation required to enable it, so you may think it’s working with your code but it doesn’t take. This will lock people out of accounts.
It really should be disabled until it’s fully fleshed out. In the meantime, give us the option to send 2FA codes to the verified email on file.
UPDATE: Read this post here: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/405431
It’s clear that the Lemmy implementation of 2FA is flawed as it a) doesn’t work with all authenticator apps, and b) doesn’t verify the code is working before it enables 2FA on the account.
It needs to be disabled until this is fixed.
It may be automated on the OS end, but does it confirm back with the website to make sure the codes are the same?
You can easily verify if 2FA is set up correctly during your next login. I’m having trouble identifying the problem in this situation.
Because you want to verify 2FA is set up correctly before you log in again. What if it isn’t, and now you’re locked out of your account with no backup code?
I’m starting to suspect that you haven’t experienced the convenience of automated 2FA key implementation. Instead of scanning a QR code, the website automatically prompts and opens your password manager to insert and set up the 2FA verification key.
This streamlined process not only saves time but also enhances security by eliminating any potential man-in-the-middle attack, as the website itself takes care of the necessary steps.
I highly recommend trying it sometime as it offers a remarkably seamless and secure experience.
