Google authenticator QR code image broken
How to fix the broken Google authenticator secret QR code image while configuring Google 2FA in Ezeelogin?
The QR code generation feature experiences an impact due to the deprecation of the Google Image Charts API, resulting in the QR code not being displayed as expected.
In order to fix the problem permanently, upgrade to Ezeelogin version 7.37.5 ( PHP 8.2, PHP 8.1), 7.36.3 (PHP 7.1 & above), 7.27.7 (PHP 5.6 - 7.0) or to latest version
Download and upgrade to the latest version of Ezeelogin compatible with the PHP version currently being run on the gateway server.
| For PHP version 8.2 and above: | https://downloads.ezeelogin.com/ezlogin_7.37.7_php82.bin |
| For PHP version 8.1.x: | https://downloads.ezeelogin.com/ezlogin_7.37.7_php81.bin |
| For PHP version 7.x (end of life): | https://downloads.ezeelogin.com/ezlogin_7.36.3_php71.bin |
| For PHP version 5.6 to 7.0 (end of life): | https://downloads.ezeelogin.com/ezlogin_7.27.7_php56-70.bin |
Step 1
To fix the QR code display issue upgrade Ezeelogin to version 7.37.5 or to latest version.
Step 2 ( Temporary solution without out having to upgrade Ezeelogin )
How to generate the Google 2fa QR code image?
You can use this method temporarily to generate the QR code image to scan the Google Authenticator secret on your Smartphones.
1. Click on the broken Google Authenticator Secret QR code image
That will lead to a page similar to the one shown below.
2. Copy the complete URL
3. Open your web browser and go to the URL https://www.ezeelogin.com/qrcode
4. Paste the copied URL and Click Generate.
5. Scan the generated QR code using the authenticator app.
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