Introduction¶

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a multi-factor authentication.

To get access to a site, users must present 2 pieces of evidence.

In the case of our implementation, the 2 factors are:

• The password
• A One-Time Password (OTP) that is generated through a third-party authenticator app (such as Google Authenticator).

With these two factors, knowledge (password) and possession (OTP), we increase the security of the user account.

This article gives instructions on how to enable 2FA.

Instructions¶

This article provides instructions on how to set up 2FA and how to use it to log in.

Enable and disable 2FA¶

To enable 2FA:

1. Click My Profile (your initials) in the upper right corner of the menu bar. The menu expands.

   

2. Select Edit my profile.

   

   The My Profile page opens.

3. Click Setup in the Two-Factor Authentication section at the bottom of the window.

   
4. A message indicates if two-factor authentication is enabled or disabled.

5. Setup: Click to configure and enable or disable two-factor authentication.

   • A QR code page opens.
   • Scan the QR code with the authentication app on a second device.
   • A 6-digit code is sent to the device.
   • Enter the code into the space provided.
   • Click Submit.
   Note

   This requires the user to have a TPA app installed such as Google Authenticator, Authy, or Hennge OTP.

6. Click Save to save the changed settings.

Log in with 2FA¶

Follow the instructions on the screen.

1. Enter your email and password
2. Click Log In.

When you reach the Two-Factor Authentication screen, open your Authenticator app and enter the code shown.

For more information, see the user guide article:

Create and configure users.