FAQs for Two Factor Authentication for Bitbucket

Overview

This article provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about Two Factor Authentication for Bitbucket app.

FAQs

 Can I disable my existing 2FA configuration?

Yes, you can disable your 2FA configuration settings once they are set up.

Toggle Users can disable their own 2FA in the app's General Settings screen to disable the setting. 

 Can I restrict the Git repository activities? How to restrict activities for any given repository?

Yes, you can restrict Git repository activities.

Toggle Restrict Git repository activities in the app's General Settings screen to enforce the setting. Select the Allow each repository to enable / disable on a per repository basis option to apply restrictions for each repository.

 Can I receive notification email on disabling 2FA configuration?

Yes, you can disable your 2FA configuration setting once they are set up.

Toggle Send activity emails to users in the app's General Settings screen to enable an email notification.

 What is the timeout value for 2FA authentication?

The timeout value range is 15 minutes to 48 hours. Specify the value from the 2FA Timeout Value drop-down list in the app's General Settings screen. 

 How can I add rules for 2FA authentication?

You can add the rules under the Rules Configuration screen of the app. Note that only an administrator can add rules. 

Enter the values for Name, Path Type, Path Value, Group, Behaviour, and, click Add.
 

 Can I reset a 2FA user's account?

Yes, you can reset the 2FA user's account. Note that only administrators can reset user accounts. 

Enter the username in the Search for users field and click the Reset 2FA link to reset the 2FA for a specific user. Reset all resets 2FA for all users.

 Can I test the rules after adding them?

Yes, you can test the rules after adding them.

Once all the required rules are entered, click Test rules and then, Test.
 
A message is shown after a test as follows:

 How can I configure the email notification content?

Yes, we can configure the email notification content. 

Navigate to End User Messaging > E-mails to edit the email content.

 What is the priority of the rules defined in 2FA?

Rules are evaluated in the order in which they were created, and, the first rule that matches is used.

 Can I edit the 2FA login screen content?

Yes, we can edit the 2FA login screen content. 

Navigate to End User Messaging > 2FA Login screen to edit the login screen content.