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[ Closed ] [Resolved] MSI Configurator to create same 2FA key, possible?

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Matt Dean, User (Posts: 5)

Feb 07, 2023 9:26:04 am EST

Using the MSI Configurator (Pro Account) I want to change just one entry, namely the PIN for the custom server. All other items in the MSI configuration will be the same as the previously built msi installer. When I select 2FA it creates a new QR Code with obviously another secret key.

I want it to keep the existing secret key, is there any way to do this.

Thanks in advance.

Pauline, Support (Posts: 2868)

Feb 07, 2023 10:43:02 am EST

Hello Matt,

Thank you for your message.

Unfortunately, in case if you want to change any setting for a custom installer, you'd need to generate a new installation file completely from scratch since for now there's no feature that allows editing existing custom installers. Therefore, unfortunately, it's not possible to keep the same 2FA code. However, we do plan to add an option to edit existing MSI file in our future updates.

Let us know if you have more questions.

Matt Dean, User (Posts: 5)

Feb 07, 2023 12:23:52 pm EST

Support level: Pro

Thanks for the response, that would be a very useful feature.

Matt Dean, User (Posts: 5)

Feb 07, 2023 3:17:09 pm EST

Support level: Pro

You got me thinking about MSI editing, I loaded up a free tool Orca MSI editor and I can see all the tables for the MSI values, noting that looks like a 2FA key though, would you be able to point me in the right direction to have a go at replacing it please?

Pauline, Support (Posts: 2868)

Feb 07, 2023 4:00:02 pm EST

Hello Matt,

Unfortunately, as per our Support Policy, we cannot provide assistance for third-party software related questions.
In addition, please note that we do not recommend modifying custom installation files since this might also be violating our EULA.
The easiest solution in this case is to just re-generate a new custom installer and then update all your current Host installations. You can do so using Remote Install Tool. In addition, please note that all Hosts installed via the same installer will have the same 2FA code.

Hope that helps.

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