Code-Guard-Docs/adding-codes.md

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Adding Codes

There currently are three ways to import codes into Code Guard.

Note: Code Guard will automatically detect if you are scanning a Google Authenticator export QR code and will import all contained 2FA codes.

Scan QR code

Scanning a QR code is the easiest and most common way to import codes. A website/service will usually give you a QR code when you setup 2FA on your account.

• When in a group, tap on the + icon in the upper right corner
• Tap on Scan QR code
• Allow access to the camera and scan the code
• The code should now appear in the group

Scan image

Scanning an image allows you to scan a QR code from e.g. a screenshot.

• When in a group, tap on the + icon in the upper right corner
• Tap on Scan image
• Select a file from your images
• The code should now appear in the group

Input manually

This is the most advanced option of adding a code, allowing you to customize all of its parameters.

• When in a group, tap on the + icon in the upper right corner
• Tap on Input manually
• Fill out the fields
  • Type: The type of the code (usually TOTP)
  • Name: Typically your username/email on the service
  • Issuer: The name of the service which issued the code
  • Secret: The (base32-encoded) secret provided by the service, this might be displayed alongside the QR code
  • Algorithm: The hashing algorithm used for generating codes (usually SHA1)
  • Digits: The number of digits used for codes
  • Add checksum: If the code requires an additional checksum digit
  • Period: Used for TOTP codes. Defines the interval at which codes are refreshed (usually 30 seconds).
  • Counter: Used for HOTP codes. The initial counter value for the HOTP code (usually 0 or 1)
• The code should now appear in the group