Sample Team Briefing About Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
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As an organisation, we are committed to the highest standards of data security. As such, we have decided to activate two-factor authentication (2FA) in WriteUpp.
2FA provides an added layer of security when logging in to WriteUpp and as the name suggests it uses two mechanisms (instead of one) to verify your identity. These are:
Username/password - like normal
A verification code generated by an authenticator app, usually on your mobile phone
In reality, this just means that there will be an extra step after you have entered your username and password which involves entering a Time-based, One-time Password (TOTP). This is a six digit numeric code that changes every thirty seconds which is generated by the Google Authenticator app on your mobile phone. Apple users also have the option to use the iCloud keychain password manager to generate verification codes.
The thinking behind this is that if your username/password is compromised anyone trying to maliciously access your WriteUpp account would also require your mobile phone to generate your unique six-digit code to gain access to your account.
You will need your own mobile phone to log in to WriteUpp
You will need to install the Google Authenticator app (or similar) on your mobile phone
You will need to perform a one time set up of 2FA once we have activated 2FA.
You will always need your mobile phone to hand when you log in to WriteUpp unless you have checked Trust this device when you previously authenticated with 2FA
You will ONLY be able to use the WriteUpp mobile app (which is also protected with 2FA) if you are running the latest version of the app.
WriteUpp are unable to assist with 2FA login issues. Once it has been activated, they cannot circumvent, reset or have access to the codes that are generated by the authenticator app. If you have any issues you should contact the Site Administrator.
We will let you know when we are going to activate 2FA. As soon its activated you will see the following screen when you next log in to WriteUpp:
Follow the instructions on the screen which include setting up 2FA on your account and verifying your mobile number so that you can also be sent a code via SMS if you're unable to use the authenticator app for any reason. For step by step instructions please take a look at the article below:
How do I set up two-factor authentication (2FA) as a user?
Having set up 2FA, the login process going forwards is very straightforward and will just require you to have your mobile with you so that you can enter your unique, time-based six-digit code. For step by step instructions on how to login using 2FA please take a look at the article below:
How do I login once I have set up 2FA?
If you have any problems logging in using 2FA please contact the Site Administrator.
As an organisation, we are committed to the highest standards of data security. As such, we have decided to activate two-factor authentication (2FA) in WriteUpp.
2FA provides an added layer of security when logging in to WriteUpp and as the name suggests it uses two mechanisms (instead of one) to verify your identity. These are:
Username/password - like normal
A verification code generated by an authenticator app, usually on your mobile phone
In reality, this just means that there will be an extra step after you have entered your username and password which involves entering a Time-based, One-time Password (TOTP). This is a six digit numeric code that changes every thirty seconds which is generated by the Google Authenticator app on your mobile phone. Apple users also have the option to use the iCloud keychain password manager to generate verification codes.
The thinking behind this is that if your username/password is compromised anyone trying to maliciously access your WriteUpp account would also require your mobile phone to generate your unique six-digit code to gain access to your account.
You will need your own mobile phone to log in to WriteUpp
You will need to install the Google Authenticator app (or similar) on your mobile phone
You will need to perform a one time set up of 2FA once we have activated 2FA.
You will always need your mobile phone to hand when you log in to WriteUpp unless you have checked Trust this device when you previously authenticated with 2FA
You will ONLY be able to use the WriteUpp mobile app (which is also protected with 2FA) if you are running the latest version of the app.
WriteUpp are unable to assist with 2FA login issues. Once it has been activated, they cannot circumvent, reset or have access to the codes that are generated by the authenticator app. If you have any issues you should contact the Site Administrator.
We will let you know when we are going to activate 2FA. As soon its activated you will see the following screen when you next log in to WriteUpp:
Follow the instructions on the screen which include setting up 2FA on your account and verifying your mobile number so that you can also be sent a code via SMS if you're unable to use the authenticator app for any reason. For step by step instructions please take a look at the article below:
How do I set up two-factor authentication (2FA) as a user?
Having set up 2FA, the login process going forwards is very straightforward and will just require you to have your mobile with you so that you can enter your unique, time-based six-digit code. For step by step instructions on how to login using 2FA please take a look at the article below:
How do I login once I have set up 2FA?
If you have any problems logging in using 2FA please contact the Site Administrator.
Updated on: 07/11/2022
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