Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication

PlexTrac enables two-factor authentication at the account level and is managed on the Two-Factor Authentication tab of the Personal Settings page. Two-factor authentication is a security measure that requires users to provide two forms of identification to access an account or system.

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security measure that significantly protects against unauthorized access to sensitive information and accounts. It works by adding an extra layer of verification to the traditional password or PIN login process. When a user attempts to log in, they are required to provide not only their regular credentials, such as a username and password, but also a second form of authentication.

The second authentication factor can take various forms, such as a unique code sent to the user's mobile device via SMS or generated by an authentication app, a fingerprint or facial recognition scan, a hardware token, or even a one-time password sent to an email address. The significance of 2FA lies in its ability to counteract the vulnerabilities of using passwords alone.

Setting up Two-Factor Authentication

Step 1: Click the Two-Factor Authentication tab on the Personal Settings page.

Step 2: Click Set up Two-Factor Authentication.

Step 3: Scan the QR code with the phone and input the token provided on the device.

Step 4: Click Confirm. The modal will disappear, and a message will confirm that Two-factor Authentication is enabled.

Resetting Token for Two-Factor Authentication

Step 1: Click the Two-Factor Authentication tab on the Personal Settings page.

Step 2: Click Reset Token.

Step 3: A confirmation modal appears. Click Reset.

Step 4: Scan the QR code and click Confirm.

Disabling Two-Factor Authentication

Step 1: Click the Two-Factor Authentication tab on the Personal Settings page.

Step 2: Click Disable Two-Factor Authentication.

Step 3: A confirmation appears. Click Disable.