3 months ago

Feature: Verify 2FA code is required when enabling 2FA authentication

2FA Code Verification Now Required When Enabling Two-Factor Authentication
UChat now requires users to verify a valid 2FA code before two-factor authentication is fully activated on their account — preventing misconfigured or broken authenticator setups from locking users out.
What Changed
  • 🔐 Verification step added to 2FA setup flow — users must successfully enter the code from their authenticator app before 2FA is marked as enabled
  • ✅ Ensures the authenticator app is correctly configured and synced before the feature is active
  • 🚫 Prevents the scenario where 2FA is "enabled" but the QR code was scanned incorrectly or the time sync is off — which would result in the user being locked out on next login
  • 🔄 No change to the 2FA login flow — only the initial setup/enable step is affected
How It Works
  1. Go to Profile → Security
  2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication — a QR code is displayed
  3. Scan the QR code with your authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.)
  4. NEW: Enter the 6-digit code from your authenticator app to confirm it is working correctly
  5. 2FA is now activated — only after successful verification
Why It Matters
  • Eliminates the risk of users enabling 2FA with a broken/unsynced authenticator setup and then losing access to their account
  • Follows security best practices — all major platforms (Google, GitHub, Stripe) require verification before 2FA activation
  • Reduces support tickets related to 2FA lockouts caused by misconfigured authenticator apps