What is 2FA?
Two-factor authentication (2FA) - or two-step verification - is a security feature that adds an extra layer of protection to your account. Instead of using a single factor to authenticate your identity, like a password, you can use a second, one-time code sent to you via SMS or generated in an authenticator mobile application like Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator or Authy
How do I enable 2FA?
The 2FA system is opt-in. To activate it, please read the following steps.
1. Accessing 2FA
- Click here or go to My Account,
- Then click 2 Factor Authentication under My Security.
2. Choose a Verification Method
- Get a code via SMS/text or
- Generate a code via an Authenticator App like Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator or Authy.
You can choose both methods. If you enable both, the authenticator app will be used as the primary method.
Method for turning on the SMS/Text Message:
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Turn on the SMS/Text Message toggle.
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An SMS/text is sent to your mobile device with a code
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Enter the code and click the “Verify & Save Setting” button.
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An ‘All Done’ message will appear confirming your SMS authentication is set up
Method for turning on the Authenticator Application:
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Turn on the Authenticator Application toggle
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Download the Authenticator of choice and then use the generated QR code
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Enter the code and click the “Verify Code” button.
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An ‘All Done’ message will appear confirming your Authenticator App is set up
Once you have activated your two-factor authentication (2FA), you will now have an extra step at login. As usual, your first step will be entering your email and password combination. The second step will require you to enter a valid 2FA code from either the SMS you receive or generate the code via your authenticator app of choice.
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3. Logging in with 2FA
- Logging in will require your email and password, as well as a 2FA code from your chosen method.
- Optional: Select “Don’t ask again on this device for 30 days” to skip 2FA on that device/browser for a month.
- With 2FA enabled, you should bypass the Google reCAPTCHA step at login.
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