Feature update – Two-factor authentication and new documentation site

Here’s what’s new:

Two factor authentication


Now you can enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your GuidedTrack account. This will add an extra security layer to protect the code of your programs and the data your users generate.

In order to do so, you’ll need to access your Profile page:


Once there, go to your Account tab and you will find the button to enable two-factor authentication under Security.

You need to have an authentication app on your phone or tablet. If you need to install one, we recommend Authy, 1Password or LastPass Authenticator.

Follow the instructions on the screen to:
  • copy or print the recovery code and store it somewhere that’s safe where it can’t get taken or lost.
  • scan the QR code with your device,
  • and finalize the setup by entering the numeric code generated by the app.
After enabling two-factor authentication, you will be prompted to enter the code generated by the app in addition to your username and password every time you log into GuidedTrack from a new browser or device.
 

Revamped documentation


GuidedTrack’s documentation is now in https://docs.guidedtrack.com! 

You can find it too clicking on Help -> Manual on GuidedTrack’s navigation bar, and the Search Bar results of the type “Help” are now linking to this site.

This new site has a search engine and is much faster to load and more pleasant to read and use that the document we were using before.

It has three sections:
  • The GuidedTrack Manual, with detailed explanations of all the GuidedTrack features and lots of code snippets you can easily copy and paste into your own program.
  • The Research Guide, which contains tips on how to design user-friendly studies, how to recruit, screen and reimburse study participants and how to share participant data across different platforms. You will also find code samples that you can customize to meet the needs of your survey.
  • The Function and Keyword API, a quick guide with the syntax and examples for every function an keyword in GuidedTrack.