Once you download the authentication app to your smart phone, you'll log in to VFP to use the authenticator app’s built-in QR code scanner to scan a QR code to begin authorizing the MFA feature.
- Download a 2-step verification app to your phone (examples: Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, Authy).
- Log in to Viewpoint For
Projects.
The Select an Enterprise window appears.
- Select the Options tab and choose the View or Manage Your Personal Details link.
The Personal Settings window appears.
- Under Options, select Enable Multi-Factor Authentication .
The Multi-Factor Authentication SignUp window appears.
- Use the built-in QR code reader in your downloaded Google Authenticator (or other authenticating application) to scan the QR code on the Multi-Factor Authentication SignUp window.
The authenticator provides you with a 6-digit code.
- Enter the 6-digit code into the Code field of the Multi-Factor Authentication SignUp window, and choose Submit.
The MFA Enabled notification window appears.
Authentication is valid for 24 hours. After the 24-hour period, you will be required to enter a new unique 6-digit code (generated by the authenticator app on your smart phone) into the Code field of the Multi-Factor authentication screen.