vastai tfa totp-setup

Generate TOTP secret and QR code for Authenticator app setup

Usage

vastai tfa totp-setup

Description

Set up TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) 2FA using an Authenticator app.

This command generates a new TOTP secret and displays: • A QR code (for scanning with your app) • A manual entry key (for typing into your app) • A secret token (needed for the next step)

Workflow:

1. Run this command to generate the TOTP secret
2. Add the account to your Authenticator app by either: • Scanning the displayed QR code, OR • Manually entering the key shown
3. Once added, your app will display a 6-digit code
4. Complete setup by running: vastai tfa activate —secret <SECRET> <CODE>

Supported Authenticator Apps: • Google Authenticator • Microsoft Authenticator • Authy • 1Password • Any TOTP-compatible app

Examples

vastai tfa totp-setup

Global Options

The following options are available for all commands:

Option	Description
--url URL	Server REST API URL
--retry N	Retry limit
--raw	Output machine-readable JSON
--explain	Verbose explanation of API calls
--api-key KEY	API key (defaults to ~/.config/vastai/vast_api_key)