Two-Factor Authentication
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an electronic authentication method in which a user is granted access to a website, or application, only after successfully presenting two pieces of evidence (or factors) to an authentication mechanism. A good example of two-factor authentication is the withdrawing of money from an ATM - only the correct combination of a bank card and a PIN allows the transaction to be carried out.
In SmarterPay Cloud, Two-factor authentication is enabled and defined in a user's Account.
Note: If more than one authentication method is enabled on your account, at login, all of them will be displayed but you only need to choose one of them.
Login Steps Per Authentication Method
Authenticator App
Check your Authentication App for the code.
Enter the code in text box.
Optional: Checking the “Remember this machine” box will place a secure cookie on your browser. This will allow you to bypass Two-factor authentication when using the same browser.
Click “Log in”.
SMS Code
Click “Send Verification Code”.
Check your phone for the code.
Enter the code in the text box.
Optional: Checking the “Remember this machine” box will place a secure cookie on your browser. This will allow you to bypass Two-factor authentication when using the same browser.
Click “Log in”.
The “Resend Code” button is available if you need to get code resent.
Email Code
Click “Send Verification Code”.
Check your email for the code.
Enter the code in the text box.
Optional: Checking the “Remember this machine” box will place a secure cookie on your browser. This will allow you to bypass Two-factor authentication when using the same browser.
Click “Log in”.
The “Resend Code” button is available if you need to get code resent.
Memorable Word
Enter the corresponding characters from your memorable word. In this example it would be the 3rd, 7th and 8th characters from the memorable word.
Optional: Checking the “Remember this machine” box will place a secure cookie on your browser. This will allow you to bypass Two-factor authentication when using the same browser.
Click “Log in”.
Recovery Code
If there is a problem with the other Two-factor authentication methods setup on your account then a Recovery Code can be used.
Enter a recovery code from your saved list.
Click “Log in”.