Two-Factor Authentication (2Fa); Enable Two-Factor Authentication; Disable Two-Factor Authentication - AutomationDirect StrideLinx SE-SL30011 User Manual

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Chapter 2: StrideLinx Cloud 2.0

Two-factor Authentication (2FA)

Two-factor authentication is an additional security feature that requires a
second, one-time-use password in addition to your configured password
for every login. This protects your account from access by someone who
has learned you login name and password.
These one-time passwords are generated by an authentication app on a smartphone, and are
valid for a short amount of time. The passwords are based on a key shared by the StrideLinx
Cloud and a time-based encryption algorithm. Thus, access to the enrolled phone device
provides a second authentication of your identity.

Enable two-factor authentication

A mobile device is required for enabling two-factor authentication. Every time you log in to
StrideLinx Cloud you will need to have access to your mobile device. These next steps will
show you how to enable two-factor authentication.
1. On StrideLinx Cloud, open the account menu in the top right corner, and select
[ My profile].
2. Go to Login and security
3. Install an authenticator app on your mobile phone (e.g. Google Authenticator, Authy,
or Duo Mobile).
NOTE: Authentication app
Open the Google Play Store (Android phones), Apple Store (iOS phones), or the Windows Store (Windows
phones), search for the application, and follow the steps described there to correctly install the app.
4. In the authenticator app you'll be able to scan a QR code which will generate a one-time
password, which changes every 30s. Enter this one-time password, name the mobile
device, and click [Turn on].
NOTE: "I can't scan a QR Code"
If you can't scan a QR code on your device you can also manually enter a code needed to register your
device. Click on "I can't scan a QR code" to display a 16-character long code.
NOTE: Backup codes
You will receive an email containing backup codes after setting up two-factor authentication. We recommend
you print or save these codes in a secure location.

Disable two-factor authentication

1. On StrideLinx Cloud, open the account menu in the top right corner, and select
[ My profile].
2. Go to Login and security
3. Click [Turn off] to receive a confirmation by email. Open the email and click on the
[Disable two-factor authentication] link.
4. A webpage will be opened where you have to complete one final confirmation step to
effectively disable two-factor authentication.
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and click [Two-factor authentication].
and click [Two-factor authentication].
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