Multi-Factor Authentication. How does it work?

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The first thing you need to do is to download one of the supported authenticator apps for your smartphone:

• Google Authenticator (Android / iOS)
• Microsoft Authenticator (Android / iOS)

If you are a Workspace owner  you can decide if the workspace shall force usage of MFA for the workspace members. If the MFA is activated for the workspace all users need to use it for accessing the workspace (using authenticators and one-time codes)

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How to setup MFA for the workspace:

     1) Open the Desktop.com app

     2) Navigate to the Settings on the left-side panel

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     3) Navigate to the Workspace info menu

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     4) Scroll the Workspace Info menu down to the Multi-factor authentication field and click  Activate button

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     5) Scan the shown QR Code in the opened window using your preferred authenticator app and then enter the provided one-time code below.

     6) Once you have done it, click  Continue button

     7) In the opened window, copy the provided recovery code and keep it somewhere safe. You may use it if you need to log in without your device.

     8) Click Continue button to proceed

     9) Now you can enable MFA for users who belong to this workspace: Select Force every user to use MFA when accessing this Workspace" checkbox  and then click  Save changes button

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If you are not an owner and want to learn how to use MFA please  check:

How to use MFA as a two-step verification feature:

     1) The first thing you need to do is download one of the supported authenticator apps for your smartphone:

• Google Authenticator (Android / iOS)
• Microsoft Authenticator (Android / iOS)

     2) Enter the Company's Workspace using your regular credentials (username/password)

     3) The "Company Workspace Verification" pop-up window will appear. It means, that the Company Workspace you trying to log in to requires all users to verify their identities before proceeding.

     4) Click the Verify identity button

     5) Scan the shown QR Code in the opened window using your preferred authenticator app and then enter the provided one-time code below.

     6) Click Continue button

     7) In the opened window you should enter a one-time code from the authenticator app from your smartphone

     8) Click Continue button

     8) In the opened window copy the provided recovery code and keep it somewhere safe. You may use it in case you need to log in without your device

You should select the "I have safely recorded this number" checkbox before you proceed

     9) Click Continue button

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