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Two-Factor Authentication

Enter verification codes when SSH servers require additional authentication.


How It Works

  1. StormTunnel establishes the initial connection
  2. The server requests a verification code
  3. A secure input dialog appears
  4. Enter your code and click Submit
  5. Connection completes if the code is valid

Entering Codes

  1. Check your authenticator app (or wait for SMS/email)
  2. Enter the code in the input field
  3. Click Submit or press Enter

Cancel with Cancel or Esc.

Code Expiration

Most TOTP codes expire in 30 seconds. Enter promptly.


Supported Methods

Method Description
TOTP Time-based codes from authenticator apps (Google Authenticator, Authy, 1Password)
SMS Codes sent via text message
Email Codes sent to your email
Hardware tokens YubiKey and similar devices

StormTunnel displays whatever prompt your server sends, so custom 2FA methods work too.


Security

  • Masked input -- Code characters are hidden during entry
  • No storage -- Codes are never saved to disk
  • Session-specific -- Each code applies only to the current connection