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💪MFA is an additional security layer, requiring users to provide two or more additional verification factors to access an account. This added measure significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access, safeguarding both your personal information and our platform.
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- Enhanced Security: MFA provides an additional layer of security beyond just a password, making it much harder for unauthorized individuals to access your account.
- Protection Against Phishing: Even if a malicious actor obtains your password through phishing or other means, they would still need access to your secondary verification factor to gain entry.
- Compliance: Many industry regulations and best practices recommend or require the use of MFA to protect sensitive data.
💪We understand that change can sometimes be challenging, but we are committed to ensuring that this transition is as smooth as possible for you. Here are the detailed instructions on how to set up MFA on your account, and our support team will be available to assist you every step of the way.
💪Once Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is enabled in the Portal, all internal and external users will get mail with the subject: 'Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) was turned on for your account'.
In TDS Portal, users will be directed to a setup page ('Mobile Authenticator Setup'):
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- Users will be prompted to install an Authenticator app on their mobile device or their workstation (desktop). This app will generate one-time codes for added security.
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How to proceed?
If you've already installed the Authenticator app, following the Tietoevry protocol for Microsoft Authenticator, adding a new profile is straightforward.
External users have the flexibility to utilize any Authenticator app they are currently using or install any other Authenticator app from either the App Store or Google Play Store
🎯You can also review our instructions: Multi factor authentication#OTPtokenconfiguration
Here are quick step-by-step guide:
- Open your Authenticator app on your mobile device or workstation (desktop).
- Tap 'Add Account' and select 'Work or school account'.
- Scan the Barcode:
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- On the setup page,
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- open the Authenticator app and scan the barcode provided. This links the app to
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- your account for multi-factor authentication (MFA).
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- Enter the One-Time Code:
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- After scanning the barcode, the Authenticator app will generate a one-time code.
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- Enter this code into the designated field on the setup page.
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- Complete Setup:
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- Once the code is entered,
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- click "Submit" to finalize the setup process. This ensures that MFA is successfully configured for
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- your account.
You can also review our instructions:🎯 Multi factor authentication#OTPtokenconfiguration
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If you are not able to use the Mobile Authenticator, use the Authenticator Extension to your browsers.
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