Setting up Two Factor Authentication - App Method

Setting up Two Factor Authentication - App Method

The purpose of any Two-Factor Authentication functionality is to increase the security of one or more user accounts by enabling a second method of authentication, in addition to the password. To enable your Two-Factor Authentication functionality via the Authentication App, please follow the steps as outlined below:

 

  1. Navigate and click on your User Profile icon within KODE OS.

  2. Click on Manage Account at the top of the screen. 

  3. On the page that opens up at the Account Details section click on Setup Methods at the 2FA row.

4. Go to your phone and download or open your preferred Authenticator App (i.e. Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.). 

  1. Select Begin Setup and Scan Barcode (the app should now open your phone camera)

  1. Alternatively, type in the code that appears on the computer screen, on your phone.

  1. Point the phone (camera) to the QR code that has been displayed on your computer screen. 

  2. The app will register the QR code and display a 6-digit code which will change every 30 seconds.

 



7. Write the current code in the box below Enter Code in your browser and press Continue.

  1. Click on Done and you are all set!

Check out the video below to see a simple walk-through on how to set up 2 Factor Authentication.




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