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What is Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)?

A guide to understanding MFA and how to choose your preferred authentication type

Written by Jennifer Fairchild

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an extra security step to protect your Avanlee Account.

How to Find MFA Types

To view the authentication type options, Click Your Profile or Account Settings in the top right-hand corner of the home page. Under the Blue Save Button, click Configure Multifactor Authentication. From there, select your preferred authentication type.

The authentication types are:

  • Disable MFA.

  • Email MFA.

  • Time-Based One-Time Password MFA (TOTP).

Email MFA

Email MFA is enabled by default, so if you ever need to log back into the Avanlee App, just enter the code sent to your email.

If Email MFA is not selected and is the preferred method, click Email MFA then Save.

Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) MFA

The Time-Based One-Time Password MFA (TOTP) requires downloading an authentication app. For more information about the authentication app and downloading tips, go to Authenticator.

To select TOTP:

  1. Download Authentication app.

  2. Scan the QR code into authenticator app.

  3. Copy code generated from authenticator app.

  4. Enter code into Avanlee App.

  5. Click Save.

Every time you log out and log back in, copy the code from your authenticator app and paste it in the verification section of the Avanlee App.

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