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Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a multi-step account login process that requires users to enter more information than just a password. For example, along with the password, users might be asked to enter a code sent to their email, answer a secret question, or scan a fingerprint. A second form of authentication can help prevent unauthorized account access if a system password has been compromised. | Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a multi-step account login process that requires users to enter more information than just a password. For example, along with the password, users might be asked to enter a code sent to their email, answer a secret question, or scan a fingerprint. A second form of authentication can help prevent unauthorized account access if a system password has been compromised. | ||
==Google Authenticator | ==Get verification codes with Google Authenticator== | ||
Before You Begin | |||
# You must have a setup key. | |||
# The Authenticator app must be installed on a device that has one of the following operating systems: | |||
#* Android more recent version. | |||
#* Apple iOS more recent version. | |||
==Microsoft Authenticator | Procedure | ||
# From your device, open the Google Authenticator app. | |||
# Tap +. | |||
# Tap Enter a setup key. | |||
# Enter the following details: | |||
#* A name for the account, for example, Issabel or the name of your preferences. | |||
==Get verification codes with Microsoft Authenticator== | |||
Revision as of 17:30, 29 November 2023
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a multi-step account login process that requires users to enter more information than just a password. For example, along with the password, users might be asked to enter a code sent to their email, answer a secret question, or scan a fingerprint. A second form of authentication can help prevent unauthorized account access if a system password has been compromised.
Get verification codes with Google Authenticator
Before You Begin
- You must have a setup key.
- The Authenticator app must be installed on a device that has one of the following operating systems:
- Android more recent version.
- Apple iOS more recent version.
Procedure
- From your device, open the Google Authenticator app.
- Tap +.
- Tap Enter a setup key.
- Enter the following details:
- A name for the account, for example, Issabel or the name of your preferences.