update Two-factor authentication (2FA)

[Marcus 17,295]

 

Hello, tankers!

Account security is essential for any online game and any website, and Tanki Online is no exception.

 

With tomorrow’s servers restart on July 2nd, an option to enable two-factor authentication will appear in the game.

 

If you have never heard about this feature, don’t worry, just read this announcement till the end.

The idea behind the two-factor authentication (2FA) feature is that in addition to your login and password, you also need to enter a one-time code to log in to your account. This code is generated real-time by a special app on your smartphone and the code changes every 30 seconds. Enabling this feature will secure your account from being hacked as your smartphone will be needed to enter your account.

In order to use this feature you need to download an authenticator app to your smartphone. We recommend using one of the following apps: Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, LastPass Authenticator or Authy.

An Authenticator is a smartphone app that lets you use two-factor authentication to secure your accounts by generating a one-time code that you need to enter to log in to your account.

 

You will be able to enable two-factor authentication after tomorrow’s servers restart on July 2nd.

To enable two-factor authentication you need to:
 

• Download one of the following apps: Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, LastPass Authenticator or Authy.

• Open Tanki Online, enter the Settings menu, choose «Security» and click on the «Enable» button. See here.

• Open the authenticator app you downloaded, click on «+» icon to add a new account, and scan the QR code from the Settings menu of the game;

• Enter a code from the authenticator app in the Settings menu of the game;

• Click on the «Activate» button.

 

That’s it, now your account is secured!

 

For a full guide (including screenshots) to explain what 2FA is and how it works, check out the wiki article: https://en.tankiwiki.com/Two-factor_authentication_(2FA)

 

The game will ask for a one-time code in the following cases:

• When you log in to your account for the first time after you have enabled two-factor authentication;

• You enter your account from a new device;

• You have cleared your cache or cookie files in your browser (or the game client).

 

We highly recommend that you enable two-factor authentication to secure your account from hackers.

 

Important:

 

• You can enable the “Remember me” option and you won’t have to enter a one-time code each time you enter your account;

• If you have lost access to an authenticator app, the only option to return your account will be via our customer support department, whom you can contact by emailing help@tankionline.com.

 

One more thing.

 

We have seen so many messages from you about the bug with dealing damage and have implemented some fixes which will be also released tomorrow! 

Moreover, we have improved our anti-cheat system and shot effects for Tesla.

Enter the game tomorrow to check out the new cool feature to secure your account with and share your feedback with us!

[numericable 2,375]

Good to secure tanki online!

Go cry now stupid hackers!

Edited July 1, 2021 by numericable

[Risk 1,249]

Well done

[LONDON.ENGLAND 302]

I’ve only used a 2FA for work, assuming it will be ok to use the same app for multiple accounts? 

[SulfuricAcid 504]

nice, I like to see the 0 damage bug be faded

Edited July 1, 2021 by SulfuricAcid

[Joeguy 941]

So is this an option or will it be, or will it become, mandatory?

 

It sounds like it is an option...I hope so since I do not use a smart phone.  I also stay away from anything Google as much as is possible.

 

 

 

Edited July 1, 2021 by Joeguy

[EmeraldCat 562]

Love the efforts to prevent accounts from being stolen, but that seems like too much work just to log into the game.

I'll be fine without using this.

[Marcus 17,295]

7 hours ago, LONDON.ENGLAND said:

I’ve only used a 2FA for work, assuming it will be ok to use the same app for multiple accounts? 

+

 

7 hours ago, Joeguy said:

so is this an option or will it be mandatory?

An option

[RIDDLER_8 5,552]

I do not have a smartphone to play Tanki Online. How can I use and enable this two step security feature on my desktop PC?

[Poppy 422]

16 minutes ago, Marcus said:

We have seen so many messages from you about the bug with dealing damage and have implemented some fixes which will be also released tomorrow! 

What about the magnum issue?

[Beakss 17]

It would be nice if you gave a container to whoever uses 2FA will encourage more people which results in more protected accounts.

[Mr.Fox 170]

Finally!!!, I was waiting for it. My account got hacked 2 times before

[brainhoo 735]

1 minute ago, RIDDLER_8 said:

I do not have a smartphone to play Tanki Online. How can I use and enable this two step security feature on my desktop PC?

you don't need a smartphone to play tanki online but you do need a smartphone to do 2FA.

[Marcus 17,295]

1 minute ago, RIDDLER_8 said:

I do not have a smartphone to play Tanki Online. How can I use and enable this two step security feature on my desktop PC?

You may try this tool https://winauth.github.io/winauth/index.html or Authenticator extension for Chromium-based browsers. I have tried both options.

[Hugoslav 162]

Very good! 

[Karma 64]

@MarcusMany players will be happy with this option. Its the best thing you guys have done so far this year and the hot sales ofc

[TheRealHZFJ 707]

Should have been in the game years ago, but nevertheless it's finally a thing. Also the damage bug fix
Thanks Alternativa.

[Risk 1,249]

4 minutes ago, mooody09 said:

@MarcusMany players will be happy with this option. Its the best thing you guys have done so far this year and the hot sales ofc

Hot sales..

[SulfuricAcid 504]

Is this going to solve the "GRAY SCREEN" bug as well???

[Niklas 388]

6 minutes ago, mooody09 said:

@MarcusMany players will be happy with this option. Its the best thing you guys have done so far this year and the hot sales ofc

funny... I didn't saw Hot sales for a while 

[Karma 64]

@Emil 

2 minutes ago, Emil said:

Hot sales..

https://tankionline.com/en/2021/02/hot-sales/

[fghjkl54 1,517]

Just now, Niklas said:

 

i was going to ask why did they stoped it without telling us?

[Niklas 388]

1 minute ago, fghjkl54 said:

i was going to ask why did they stoped it without telling us?

I can't tell you that because I don't know this either... pretty sad that they stopped it :/

[Karma 64]

@Niklas You need follow their social media to get access. They choose the date and the time. It can be when you are sleeping only 1 hr. more info down

 https://tankionline.com/en/2021/02/hot-sales/

[superADIT 43]

but do we actually need 2fa in first place? because currently our accs are linked with email and a hacker after accessing our acc cannot steal it because to change the acc password he has to click on change email and pass option which will send a pass change link to our emails....so in current scenario also we are fully safe