Multi-factor Authentication also know as 2-factor authentication, is an authentication method in which a system user is granted access only after successfully presenting two or more pieces of evidence (factors).
These generally include something only the user knows (password) and something only the user has (a code generated by a personal device).
When setting up Multi-Factor Authentication, there are 2 options you could use.
You only need to pick 1 of the options listed below to setup Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Option #1: Via SMS
If using this option the user must have a mobile phone they have ready access to, so that they can receive the SMS .
Option #2 Via a Two-Step Verification Application
For this option the user must have access to an authentication app to generate a temporary code when logging into the system.
Before setting up this option you must install an authentication app on your device.
Suggested apps include:
- Google Authenticator
- Click here for General Instructions
- Click below to download the app, or search in your device store
- Authy
- Click here for General Instructions
- Click below to download the app, or search in your device store