Two-factor authentication (2FA or TFA) is a technical term that refers to the process of requiring a user to verify their identity in two unique ways before granting access to a system.
Users are typically accustomed to authentication systems that ask them to provide a unique identifier, such as an email address, username, or phone number, along with a password to access the system.
Unfortunately, systems relying on a single authentication factor can be vulnerable, as users often use the same identifier across multiple systems.
With increasingly frequent and sophisticated practices such as phishing, the integrity of a password can be compromised very quickly.
Two-step verification (also known as 2FA) strengthens your account protection by adding a second means of identification through the use of an authentication app (e.g., Google Authenticator, Okta Verify), which generates a code that can be used for a limited time (TOTP: time-based one-time password).
The purpose of this process is to provide users with additional security and thus limit the loss and theft of data.
Even if a password were to be compromised, it is impossible to log in without knowing the nature of the second factor used and without having access to it.
Why did you implement 2FA?
We secure access to your account.
Securing account access is a key issue for us, and involves using a variety of methods. From strong password policy to data encryption, security is a top priority even before the first line of code was written at Greenly.
With two-step verification, also known as two-factor authentication, we now add an extra layer of security to your account in case your password is stolen.
How to Enable 2FA?
If you choose to enable 2FA, it will be mandatory for all users within your organization. To activate it, please contact our support team.