Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an additional layer of security at login. Once enabled, each user must enter a combination of username/password and email code to enter the site. 2FA is only available if SMTP parameters are defined within the the system settings.

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

1. Log in with a user name and password that has been granted access to Modify System Settings.
2. Click System on the menu on the left of the home screen to open the system sub menu.
3. Click Administration.
4. Click the Security tab.
5. Chose Enable in the Two-Factor Authentication drop-down menu.
6. Click Save.

Two-factor authentication must be turned on once enabled. Administrators can turn on/off in Users/Groups or the user can turn it on/off from their own account.

Users/Groups

1. Log in with a user name and password that has been granted access to Modify Users and Groups.
2. Click Users/Groups from the menu on the left side of the home screen.
3. Click to highlight user name from All Users organizational tree.
4. Click box next to Use Two-Factor Authentication.
5. Click Save.

User Account

1. Log in with user name and password.
2. Click My Account on the menu to the left side of the home page.
3. Click box next to Use Two-Factor Authentication.
4. Click Save.

Logging In

1. Enter username and password, click Log In. Authorization code dialog will appear.
2. A two-factor authentication email is immediately sent to the email saved in the user profile.
3. Copy the Code from the email and paste into the dialog box on the Vertere site.
4. Click OK.

Note: Reauthorization is required if more than an hour has elapsed since the most recent log in attempt.