Link Another Device
Each new login still needs to be verified.
The easiest way is to do so from another device you’re already logged into.
Mobile -> Desktop
I’m logged in on my mobile and want to log into my desktop
| 1 | Desktop | Log in with your username and password, you will be prompted to Verify this device |
| 2 | Desktop | If you have the Security Key stored in your password manager and can easily copy it over, select Verify with Security Key, otherwise choose Verify with another device |
| 3 | Mobile | The Verification Request bar will pop up, tap it and choose Accept |
| 4 | Desktop | A QR code will appear |
| 5 | Mobile | An option to Scan with this device will appear, scan the QR code |
| 6 | Desktop | Confirm whether you see the same image on your mobile |
Desktop -> Mobile
I’m logged in on my desktop and want to log into my mobile
| 1 | Mobile | Log in with your username and password |
| 2 | Mobile | The Verify this device bar will pop up, tap it |
| 3 | Mobile | If you have the Security Key stored in your password manager and can easily copy it over, select Use a Recovery Passphrase or Key, otherwise choose Verify with another device |
| 4 | Desktop | A Verification requested notifitaion will pop up; click on Verify Session, a QR code will appear |
| 5 | Mobile | An option to Scan with this device will appear, scan the QR code |
| 6 | Desktop | Confirm whether you see the same image on your mobile |
| 7 | Mobile | Conversations in your account may not load immediately. If you don’t see them, close (kill) Element and reopen it. |
Desktop -> Desktop
I’m logged in on one desktop and want to log into another desktop
| 1 | New desktop | Log in with your username and password, you will be prompted to Verify this device |
| 2 | New desktop | If you have the Security Key stored in your password manager and can easily copy it over, select Verify with Security Key, otherwise choose Verify with another device |
| 3 | Original desktop | A Verification requested notifitaion will pop up; click on Verify Session |
| 4 | Both desktops | A window will pop up asking you to Compare unique emoji set |
| 5 | Both desktops | Check and confirm whether the emoji on both desktops match and are displayed in the same order |
(I don’t get how this method of authentication/Security Key transfer works. If anyone can explain it to me, please email element.entree929@aleeas.com)
Mobile -> Mobile
I’m logged in on one mobile and want to log into another mobile
| 1 | New mobile | Log in with your username and password |
| 2 | New mobile | The Verify this device bar will pop up, tap it |
| 3 | New mobile | If you have the Security Key stored in your password manager and can easily copy it over, select Use a Recovery Passphrase or Key, otherwise choose Verify with another device |
| 4 | Original mobile | The Verification Request bar will pop up, tap it and choose Accept, a QR code will appear on both mobiles |
| 5 | Any mobile | An option to Scan with this device will appear on both mobiles, scan the QR code from the other one |
| 6 | The other mobile | Confirm whether you see the same image on both mobiles |
| 7 | New mobile | Conversations in your account may not load immediately. If you don’t see them, close (kill) Element and reopen it. |
I’m not logged in anywhere at the moment
What’s the purpose of device verification
Each time you log into your account, the Security Key must be transferred/inserted to decrypt its contents.
“Verification” is nothing more than transferring this key, just in a more user-friendly way.
If you’re not logged in anywhere, you have no choice but to insert the entire security key.