Set Up Two-Factor Authentication

Two-factor authentication is used to protect user accounts and should at least be set up to protect highly privileged accounts.

Prerequisite

The user has a mobile phone with one of the three authentication applications:

• Microsoft Authenticator
• Google Authenticator
• FreeOTP

Procedure

1. Go to My Account > Login.
2. In the Two-Factor Authentication area, click Set Up Authenticator Application.

   The Mobile Authenticator Setup dialog appears.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen and generate a one-time password using one of the three authentication applications.
4. Enter the one-time password and device name.

   Enter a unique designation as the device name, e.g. the name of the mobile telephone or the authentication application.

5. Click Submit.

   Two-factor authentication is set up.

6. Log out of the system Log Out User.

The request using two-factor authentication and a one-time password takes place as an additional step during the next login to the Nexeed IAS with the user name and password.