From 26b408d4dbdc5122c127f2569596aee0076850fb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ren Jones <153645623+ren-jones@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2024 17:12:39 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Create Enable-two-factor-authentication.md New article for 2FA for individual account --- .../Enable-two-factor-authentication.md | 26 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/articles/expensify-classic/settings/Enable-two-factor-authentication.md diff --git a/docs/articles/expensify-classic/settings/Enable-two-factor-authentication.md b/docs/articles/expensify-classic/settings/Enable-two-factor-authentication.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..3927ec5b7a33 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/articles/expensify-classic/settings/Enable-two-factor-authentication.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +--- +title: Enable Two-factor authentication +description: Use 2FA for extra login security +--- +
+ +Add an extra layer of security to help keep your financial data safe and secure by enabling two-factor authentication (2FA). This will require you to enter a code generated by your preferred authenticator app (like Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator) when you log in. + +1. Hover over Settings, then click **Account**. +2. Under the Account Details tab, scroll down to the Two Factor Authentication section and enable the toggle. +3. Save a copy of your backup codes. + - Click **Download** to save a copy of your backup codes to your computer. + - Click **Copy** to paste the codes into a document or other secure location. + +{% include info.html %} +This step is critical—You will lose access to your account if you cannot use your authenticator app and do not have your recovery codes. +{% include end-info.html %} + +4. Click **Continue**. +5. Download or open your authenticator app and either: + - Scan the QR code shown on your computer screen. + - Enter the 6-digit code from your authenticator app into Expensify and click **Verify**. + +When you log in to Expensify in the future, you’ll be emailed a magic code that you’ll use to log in with. Then you’ll be prompted to open your authenticator app to get the 6-digit code and enter it into Expensify. A new code regenerates every few seconds, so the code is always different. If the code time runs out, you can generate a new code as needed. + +