Two-factor authentication (2FA):

 It is a specific type of multi-factor authentication (MFA) that strengthens access security by requiring two methods (also referred to as authentication factors) to verify your identity. These factors can include something you know - like a username and password - and something you have - like a smartphone app - to approve authentication requests.

2FA in Mindmatrix Bridge: 

2FA adds a second layer of security for your account and protects against phishing, social engineering and password brute-force attacks and secures your logins from attackers exploiting weak or stolen credentials. 

How to enable 2FA in Mindmatrix Bridge: 

Step 1: Login to your Profile. 

Step 2: Click on the profile icon on the right corner:

Step 3: Click on the View button:

Step 4: Click on the Security option:

Step 5: Click on Enable 2FA - Authentication App or on Enable 2FA Email:

Step 6: Download Google Authenticator or Duo Mobile on your smartphone if you are using the Authentication App option. If you are using the Authentication Email option, follow the step wizard to complete the process. Be prepared to access your email if you are using the email option:

● Google authenticator link for Android Smartphone: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2&hl=en_IN&gl=US

● Google authenticator download link for Apple (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-authenticator/id388497605

Step 7: Either Scan the QR code or enter the code in the authenticator app and click on the next icon.: 

Step 8: Enter the Confirmation code generated on the authenticator app then confirm your password and click on the next button.

Step 9 : Click on “Finish” to keep the current session logged in or click on “click to login” to logout from current session and login again:

Steps to login using 2FA: 

Step 1: On the login page, enter the username, password and click on the Login button.

Step 2: Enter the 6 digit code generated in the authenticator app, confirm the password for the user you are trying to login and click on the verify button.  

Notes:

1. Confirmation code generated on the authenticator app changes after every 30 seconds. 

2. Every confirmation code has a validity of 5 min.

How to disable 2FA in Mindmatrix Bridge: 

Step 1: Login to your Profile using 2FA. 

Step 2: Click on the profile icon on the right corner:

Step 3: Click on the View button:

Step 4: Click on the Security option.

Step 5: Click on Disable 2FA - Authentication App

Step 6: Click on “Turn Off” and click on the next button.

Step 7: Enter the confirmation code generated on the authentication app, enter the password for the logged in user and click on the next button.

Step 8: 2FA is turned off, click on the Finish button to close the model.