HFU account and two-factor authentication (with Windows 2fast app)

What you have to do

1. One-time login/registration:
   We recommend the use of a workstation/PC/laptop:
   Open the link External link opens in a new window:https://start.hs-furtwangen.de/en/ in your browser.

   • You will be taken to the start page of the new HFU registration portal. Read everything carefully and then click on the "Start now" button (see Fig. 1.1).

   • The start page with the Microsoft login opens. Enter your new Loginname@hs-furtwangen.de here and click on "Next" (see Fig. 1.2).

   • Enter the initial password and click on "Log in" (see Fig. 1.3).

   • Now change your password and then click on "Log in", see Fig. 1.4 (keep your password in a safe place). 

   • Information on the password guidelines can be found on Helpcard Internal link opens in the same window:HFU Password guidelines (HFUACCOUNT 30-010).

   • Click on "Next" (see Fig. 1.5).

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2. You will now be asked to open the Authenticator app and set up an account. Then select the option "I want to use a different authenticator app" and click on "Next".

   • A QR code will be displayed.

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3. Install the "2fast - Two Factor Authenticator" app. You can find this in the Microsoft App Store.

   • If you have already installed the app, open it and continue with step 5 - "Add account"

   • Open the App Store by entering “Store” in the Windows search field and then clicking on the search result “Microsoft Store”.

   • Search for “2fast” in the search bar of the App Store and click once on the search result “2 Fast” to open the app detail page.

   • Now click on the “Install” button and then follow the further instructions.

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4. During the installation you will be asked to create a data file.

   • Select the "Create new data file" button. In the window that opens, create a folder, e.g. "Security".

   • This is followed by the name and password for encrypting the file. Name the file e.g. 2FA_HFU. We recommend using a password manager to store the passwords (otherwise keep your password in a safe place).

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5. You will now be asked to create an account. Click on "Add account".

   • For input type, we recommend using the QR code. Select "Select key QR code".

   • Now be prepared to quickly switch to your browser.

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6. Now switch to your browser in the Microsoft account and cut out the QR code with the mouse. Then switch back to the app.

   • The assignment is now displayed in the app (under Inputs).

   • If scanning the QR code does not work, you can click on the "The image is not scanned" button instead. You will then receive a code that you can copy into the app (see Fig. 6.3).

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7. Now click the blue "Create account" button.

   • The account has been created and a 6-digit one-time password is displayed.

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8. Now switch to your Microsoft account in your browser and enter the 6-digit numerical code in the "Enter code" input field.

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9. Your account in the 2fast app has been successfully created and registered in your Microsoft account.

   • You will receive a notification of successful completion.

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10. In the future, you will have to log in with your HFU account when registering for our services and enter the one-time password generated in the app in the field in the browser to complete the MFA.

    • Please note that you always need the 2 Fast app for all HFU account registrations.

    • We recommend adding the new computer or an alternative device as an additional verification option before changing computers. To do this, follow the Add additional factor helpcard (HFUACCOUNT 20-030).

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