2-factor authentication (2FA) is an essential security feature of Mintago that helps to keep your data secure.
2FA works by generating a unique code on your phone that you will then use to access to Mintago.
Please note, 2FA is only available to administrators.
π You will need to use this 2FA app every time you log into Mintago, so please add it to your phone's home screen.
Step 1 - Getting a 2FA app
π±If you already have a 2FA app installed, you can use that and you do not need to install a new 2FA app.
If you already have a 2FA app, please skip step 1.
To use 2FA, you will need a 2FA app installed on your phone.
Open the App Store on iPhone, or Play Store on Android
Search for a 2FA app
We recommend using either "Authenticator" by Google or "Authy" by Twilio
Install the 2FA app
Add the 2FA app to the home screen of your phone, you will need it every time you login to Mintago
Open the 2FA app
Specific guidance for Google Authenticator can be found here.
Specific guidance for Twilio Authy can be found here.
Step 2 - Adding your Mintago 2FA code
Once you have downloaded your authenticator app, and you have completed the steps outlines in the How to log in, you will be presented with this screen.
Open your 2FA app
In your 2FA app, tap the "+" icon
Tap "scan QR code"
Scan the QR code on your screen
Save the new account
Enter the 6 digit number into the "Enter your code" box
Press "Submit"
Summary
You've just set up 2FA for Mintago. This helps to keep your data secure. Please add the 2FA app you just used to your phone's home screen. You will need this every time you login to Mintago.