Account and security Guide
Set up a second device
Add your phone next to your laptop so losing one never locks you out, approved with a code instead of your recovery phrase.
The situation. You set up Databeamer on your laptop. You want it on your phone too, and you want a safety net in case the laptop breaks.
What you will use. Device approvals under Devices and unlocking.
Why a second device matters #
Your keys live on your devices, protected by a PIN each. With two devices, losing one is an inconvenience: the other still unlocks your account. With one device, the only way back is your recovery phrase.
1. Sign in on the phone #
Open app.databeamer.eu in the phone's browser and sign in with your usual login. The Unlock Your Account screen appears, because the phone has no keys yet.
2. Choose approval from another device #
Pick Approve from another device. The phone shows a short code.
3. Approve on the laptop #
On the laptop, open Settings › Security › Device approvals. The pending request is listed; choose Approve and enter the code from the phone. If you ever see a request here that you did not start, choose Deny and change your password.
4. Choose a PIN for the phone #
The phone now has your keys and asks you to choose a PIN for itself. It can differ from the laptop's PIN. Afterwards, enable Passkey unlock on the phone to use Face ID or a fingerprint instead of typing it.
Check #
Open Settings › Security › Devices on either device: both are listed with their type and Last unlocked time.
If you ever lose one #
Revoke it from the other device. The steps are in I lost my phone.