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== SSH keys best practices == <!--T:4--> | == SSH keys best practices == <!--T:4--> | ||
SSH keys can be a good way to authenticate to your account without typing your password every time. However, to be secure, it is | SSH keys can be a good way to authenticate to your account without typing your password every time. However, to be secure, it is <b>imperative that SSH keys use a strong passphrase</b> that is treated like a password. | ||
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== Multifactor authentication == <!--T:12--> | == Multifactor authentication == <!--T:12--> | ||
Multifactor authentication (MFA) allows you to protect your account with more than a password or SSH key. Once your account is configured to use | Multifactor authentication (MFA) allows you to protect your account with more than a password or an SSH key. Once your account is configured to use MFA, you will need to enter your username and password or SSH key as usual, and then perform a second action (the second factor) to access most of our services. It is highly recommended to activate MFA on your account. Please see the [[Multifactor authentication]] page for more details. | ||
= General best practices = <!--T:6--> | = General best practices = <!--T:6--> | ||