Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security method that requires an additional step of identification to protect your Dashboard account from unauthorized access.

You can perform either of the following to complete two-factor authentication:

• Enter the code generated by the Authenticator app.
• Log in with the Security key.

Authenticator

You can choose any Authenticator app, as they all have a similar interface and operate in the same way. The first time you log in to the Dashboard, you need to configure two-factor authentication using your preferred app.

The following algorithm describes the 2FA configuration, using Google Authenticator as an example:

1. On the Dashboard login screen, enter your email (or username) and password.
2. Open the Google Authenticator app on your device, tap the + icon and choose Scan a QR code.
3. Scan the QR code displayed on the Dashboard login screen.
4. Enter the app-generated authentication code, following the on-screen instructions.

Once you configure 2FA in the Google Authenticator app, you will be required to enter the code each time you log in to the Dashboard. The app generates a new code automatically every 30 seconds.

Security key

A security key is a secondary (and optional) method for two-factor authentication. This is a reliable and convenient form of authentication that uses public-key cryptography to keep your login credentials secure.

The security key allows you to use the following methods for two-factor authentication:

• Fingerprint sensor or face recognition on your laptop.
• Yubikey or any other hardware key.
• Mobile devices.

To enable the security key as a two-factor authentication:

1. In the Dashboard, go to the Profile settings page.
2. Click Change next to the Two-factor authentication section.
3. Click Add security key in the Security key section and follow the on-screen instructions to configure one or more options suggested by the system. You can add as many keys as you need.

Once the security key is added, you can access the Dashboard as follows:

1. On the Dashboard login screen, enter your email (or username) and password.
2. A pop-up window will request you to authenticate.
3. Use the preferred security key that you have previously configured.

The system stores the last two-factor authentication method you used and offers this option the next time you log in. If you want to revert to Google Authenticator, in the pop-up window, click Cancel.

Manage 2FA authentication

You can always reset your Authenticator code or delete an existing security key.

To reset the Authenticator code:

1. In the Dashboard, go to the Profile settings page.
2. Click Change next to the Two-factor authentication section.
3. Click Reset code for Authenticator.
4. Open the Authenticator app on your device and scan the QR code displayed on the Dashboard login screen.
5. Enter the app-generated authentication code, following the on-screen instructions.

To delete a security key:

1. In the Dashboard, go to the Profile settings page.
2. Click Change next to the Two-factor authentication section.
3. Click the trash bin icon next to the security key you want to remove.

After deleting a security key, you will see a Restore button next to it, allowing you to restore the key if needed.