Using 2-Step Verification

When 2-step verification is enabled for your Forsta Plus account, when you log in to Forsta Plus you will need your password and a code that is generated by an authenticator app.

So set up the authenticator app:

1. Download the authenticator app that you wish to use onto your mobile device.
2. In Forsta Plus, open your User Settings overlay (click your user name in the upper-right corner of the window) then click the For user account settings... link towards the top of the overlay.

A new browser tab opens with the

3. Towards the top of the overlay, click Enable beside the 2-step verification option.

A QR code is generated - .



Figure 1 - Example of a QR code generated by Forsta Plus

4. Using your mobile device, scan the QR code.

A code number is generated and presented on your mobile device.

5. Enter the number into the field towards the bottom of the Confirmit User Settings page and click Apply.

The QR code will close and you will return to the "normal" User Settings overlay. 2-step verification is now activated.

With the current settings you will need to generate and input a new 6-digit code every time you log in to Forsta Plus. You can however set the browser to be "trusted"; this you can do the next time you log in. The computer and browser you use to log in to Forsta Plus will then allow you access for 30 days without having to input the 6-digit code. After 30 days you will need to generate and input a new code. Note that if you log in to Forsta Plus from any other computer or using a different browser then you will need to input a code again.

To disable 2-step verification, in the User Settings page click Disable beside the 2-step verification option then confirm. Note that if you for example lose your mobile device, your system administrator can access your user settings and disable this functionality for you.

Logging in to Forsta Plus using 2-step authentication:

When 2-step authentication is enabled, when you log in to Forsta Plus, after entering your username and password you will be asked for a code - .

Figure 2 - Logging in using 2-step authentication

1. Using your mobile device, generate the required code and enter the code into the field.
2. If you wish to "Trust this browser", check the box (see above).
3. Click Verify.

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