Using two-factor authentication (2FA)

Using two-factor authentication (2FA)

Denvr Cloud supports two-factor authentication (2FA) using Google Authenticator.  2FA is highly recommended for account security and is managed by the Tenant Administrator.

Tenant authorization for 2FA

The Tenant Administrator controls if users are allowed to use 2FA or not.  Allowing 2FA is the default behaviour, but can be controlled in the User management screen for new or existing users.



Enable 2FA in user account

The User then logs in as normal, and selects Account Preferences to enable 2FA.

1. Select account preferences



2. Enable Google Authenticator



3. Scan QR code into Authenticator app on your mobile device


Login using 2FA

After the primary login screen, the User will be prompted to send a two-factor request:



Click submit using GoogleAuthenticator and type the MFA code into the following prompt.


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