Splashtop Lost Authentication

If you have enabled Two-Factor authentication on your Splashtop account, each time you log in from a different device, you will be prompted to enter a six-digit security code from your mobile device. Every thirty seconds, this code will alter.

  • To access your Splashtop account, you’ll need a recovery code.
  • If you’ve lost access to the mobile device where the security code is stored, get the authenticator app, switched phones, etc.
  • When you configure Two-Factor authentication, you are given a list of recovery codes.
  • 2FA cannot be reset or disabled for team owners and administrators’ members.
  • Do file a ticket with your Splashtop Account email address and the phone number you used to register for two factor authentication if you have forgotten your recovery codes. 
  • We will provide you the recovery codes after we have confirmed the phone number.

Recovery Code

  • Click “Use an emergency recovery code instead” after logging into https://my.splashtop.com.
  • You can access your account on our website by entering the emergency recovery code.
  • Click on your name in the upper right corner and select Account Info to reset Two-Factor authentication.
  • Next, click Two-Step Verification to turn it off.
  • To reset Two-Step Verification, simply turn it back on after setting it off.

How Do I Recover My Lost Authentication Code?

  • You can get Google Authenticator from the cloud as soon as you’ve updated it.
  • It is linked to your Google account.
  • You can manually move your accounts to a different device or recover utilizing your QR code if you are not backing up Authenticator.

How Do I Recover My Authentication?

To get access back if you’ve got your backup key stored, take the following actions:

  • Install and launch the Google Authenticator app on your mobile device.
  •  Locate the “+” symbol and click it.
  •  Depending on the device, it may be in the top right or bottom right corner.
  • A prompt asking you to “Scan a QR code” or “Enter a setup key” will appear.
  • Go with “Enter a setup key.”
  • Type a username that will help you identify the account in the “Account name” section (e.g., “CEX.IO”, “up****”).
  • Put the backup key you were provided when you first set up two-factor authentication (2FA) for your account in the “Your key” area. Usually, this key is made up of a string of characters and numbers.
  • Make sure the type in the “Type of Key” column is set to “Time-based” if asked.
  • After entering the backup key, select “Add.”
  • Your account will now have a 6-digit code generated by the app.
  • To log back into your account, use the 6-digit code that Google Authenticator provided.
  • You should always utilize the most recent code that is displayed because it will update every 30 seconds.

How Do You Recover Authenticator If The Phone Is Lost?

  • Install the app
  • scan the QR code from your Google Account to set up Google Authenticator on your new phone without using your old one.
  • You can also scan a QR code from a phone that has the app installed on it.

How Do I Reset My Microsoft Authenticator?

Essentially, you must use the admin credentials to do the following actions in order to restore your Authenticator app:

  • Enter your admin credentials to log in to the Microsoft 365 admin portal.
  • Select ‘Users’
  • Go to ‘Active users’
  • Go to Reset multi-factor authentication in ‘More settings’ after selecting your ‘user account.’
  • For resetting your multi-factor authentication, adhere to the instructions.

Splashtop Download

There are following steps to set up Splashtop:

  • On the PCs you plan to connect from, install the Business App.
  • Set up the Streamer software on the PCs you wish to connect to.
  • A Remark on Permissions for Access
  • Remark on Extra Permissions for Mac Streamers

Business App for Splashtop Installation

  • Use the Business App to establish a computer connection.
  • Install the Business App on the PCs that you wish to use for the connection.
  • Go to our download page here or https://www.splashtop.com/app.
  • Open the install file after downloading it.
  • The install file will be found in the folder that your browser specifies if the file is saved (most browsers store documents to the Downloads folder by default).
  • The application ought to launch automatically after installation.
  • If not, you can locate it within the Applications folder on the Mac and the Start menu on Windows.

Streamer Software for Splashtop Installation

  • On the computer or computers you wish to connect to, install Splashtop Streamer.
  • Install the Business App on the computer or devices you wish to connect FROM in step two.
  • Use the Business App to connect.
  • Note: If the installer does not launch, right-click it, select Properties, and then, if the “Unblock” option appears, click it.  Windows occasionally prevents downloads of EXE files.
  • Install the Streamer software on the PCs you wish to access from a distance.
  • Any device (PC or Mobile) that you want to access remotely has to have the Streamer program installed.
  • The Streamer application can be downloaded in a few different ways.

Permissions for Access

  • The device will be linked to the account with “Admin Access only” for procedures 1-3.
  • Here are instructions on how to modify access permissions.
  • To allow everyone on the team to use the computer, you, as the team owner, must modify the access permissions.
  • If you are trying to add a computer to a team, it won’t appear in the Business app.
  • To modify the level of access permissions for you, get in touch with the owner or admin of your team.
  • Establish a connection using the Business App
  • Launch the Business Application
  • Enter your password and email to log in.
  • You will be prompted to authenticate your electronic device if this is your first time logging in to the that device and you do not have 2-Step verification enabled.
  • An email with an authentication link will be sent to you.
  • Your list of accessible computers should appear when you log in.
  • To establish a connection with any computer, double click on it.

Note: After installing the Streamer, if you don’t see any devices, see if the error “Unable to connect to Splashtop Servers” displayed by the Streamer.

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