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First-time Setup and Pairing

Start the QuantumAuth Client, complete the first-time setup, then pair your browser extension.

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Setup steps

Follow these steps once. After pairing, the extension will reconnect automatically whenever the client is running.

Step 1

Start the client

Open a terminal and run the QuantumAuth client:

quantumauth

Step 2

Choose the setup mode

For first-time setup, type 1. If you want to add a device to an existing account, type 2.

Terminal prompt asking to choose between first-time setup (1) and add device (2).

Step 3

Enter your account and device information

Follow the prompts in the terminal. Use a strong password (minimum 8 characters).

Email: you@example.com
Username (press Enter to use the email alias):
Device label (name this device):
Password (min 8 characters):
Infura API key:

Step 4

Open the setup link

Once the client processes your identity, creates TPM-sealed keys, and registers your user, it will print a link. Hold Ctrl and click the link to open it in your browser. This link expires shortly, so use it right away.

Terminal showing a short-lived setup link to open the QuantumAuth GUI in the browser.

Step 5

Generate a pairing key

In the browser UI, generate a pairing key and copy it.

QuantumAuth browser UI showing a pairing key and a copy button.

Step 6

Pair the browser extension

Open the extension. From the hamburger menu, go to Settings → Pairing, paste the pairing key, then click Pair. You can clear pairing later if needed.

Browser extension settings page showing the pairing input and Pair button.

Done

You’ve completed setup. Keep the client running while using the extension.

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