How-to configure the Google Authenticator 2-Factor Authentication

Remote Desktop Manager allow you to use Google Authenticator to provide an additional security layer when the application starts.

Note: Before you start the configuration, make sure you have installed the Google Authenticator application on your Android device, Blackberry or on your Apple product (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch).

1.Click on File -> Options -> Security and select Require Google Authenticator in the 2-Factor authentication section.

2.Click on Configure.

 

3. Scan the QR code on your screen with the Google Authenticator application to setup Remote Desktop Manager in Google Authenticator.

When Remote Desktop Manager is configure in Google Authenticator, enter the Validation code provided by Google Authenticator in Remote Desktop Manager.

 4. When the Validation code is entered, click on Validate, then OK

5. Relaunch Remote Desktop Manager to be prompted for the Google Authenticator code.

Google Authenticator generates a new validation code every 30 seconds.  There's a color indication that the end of the time window is approaching, please consult the application documentation for your device for full details.