¿Qué es el Bloqueo global de configuración (GSL)?

El bloqueo global de configuración (GSL), cuando está activado, representa la última línea de defensa en caso de que la contraseña de inicio de sesión y la verificación en dos pasos para el inicio de sesión se encuentren comprometidas.

El GSL:

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    Evita que se realicen cambios en su cuenta de Kraken.

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    Oculta la información confidencial de la cuenta.

También recibirá una notificación por email de cualquier intento de desbloqueo del GSL en su cuenta. En función de la configuración, el desbloqueo del GSL sin una Master Key tarda un mínimo de 24 horas (o hasta 30 días). Esto le da tiempo para adoptar medidas en caso de sus credenciales se encuentren comprometidas.

Frequently asked questions

Since the entire purpose of the GSL is to prevent account changes, the GSL should be enabled once you have finished setting up, verifying, and customising your account. The GSL is particularly useful when you're on vacation or not planning to use your Kraken account for a while. However, the GSL is still important even for regular, active clients. Without the GSL enabled, an attacker who gains access to your account can turn off or change Two-factor Authentication (2FA) for sign-in, funding, trading and the Master Key.

For example, you may have set up trading 2FA, but if an attacker compromises your account and you did not have the GSL on, they can simply turn the trading 2FA off and then proceed to perform trades on your account. Learn how to setup the Global Settings Lock, click here.

The GSL can be enabled on the Settings tab of Kraken accounts, along with an option to set the waiting period for the unlock process.

To remove the GSL, a request needs to be made again on the Settings tab. The set number of days will then need to pass before the unlock will be complete. 

An email notification is sent as soon as an unlock request is made.

Master Key override

A Master Key (if set up prior to the GSL) can be used to immediately remove the GSL.

While the Master Key override option can be convenient, it comes with an increased security risk if your Master Key is compromised.

GSL Hides:

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    Security page

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    Documents page

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    Email Address

GSL Shows:

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    Trading & ledger history

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    Balances

GSL Prevents:

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    Adding withdrawal bank account

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    Adding withdrawal address (crypto)

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    Increasing your verification level

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    Changing your password (while logged in)

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    Changing your email address

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    Adding or changing any 2FA

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    Adding or changing the master key

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    Adding or changing the PGP public key

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    Adding or changing API keys

Suppose, for example, that you turn on the GSL with the unlock process set to take seven days.

An attacker then compromises your computer and logs in to your Kraken account.

The attacker attempts to add their own Bitcoin withdrawal address to your account to steal your funds. When the attacker realizes that they cannot add a withdrawal address because the GSL is on, the attacker requests to unlock your settings. 

You immediately receive an email notification of the unlock request, and have seven days to sign in, re-lock the GSL, and contact Kraken Support.

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