Multi-Factor Authentication and QR Codes
This article will talk you through how to set up Multi-Factor Authentication and QR Codes
Any AIRDAT user can activate Multi-Factor authentication on their accounts. Multi-Factor authentication increases the security protection of an account and is recommended for Company Administrators, Assessors, Trainers, and Airport Administrators.
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Multi-Factor Authentication and QR Codes
Apple mobile devices - iTunes Store
Click the link above or search for Google Authenticator in the iTunes App store and tap 'Get' then 'Install'. You may be asked to enter your Apple ID password to download the App.
Android mobile devices - Google Play Store
Click the link above or search for Google Authenticator in the Google Play store and tap 'Install'.
Note - you will need to enable access to your mobile device camera to be able to scan QR codes.
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When you first login to Passport, select 'edit' near the top right hand corner.
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Next, select 'credentials' and then scroll down and click 'set up MFA'.
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Now, launch an authenticator app on your mobile device and scan the QR code when prompted.
Now, type in the 6 digit code authentication code that has been generated.
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You will then see a green notification to tell that you that MFA has been enabled.
If your QR codes need resetting at any point, you will need to contact us to go through some security questions.
Further information on Google Authenticator can be found here: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1066447?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid
'Superusers' can find a link here to our other article on creating more secure passwords for their Airdat accounts:
https://support.airdat.org/article/643-create-more-secure-passwords-for-your-airdat-account