Idp in the Cloud

Instructions to enable second-factor authentication

The instructions below require access to the Digital Identity Management platform.

If you haven’t already, activate your account by following the instructions here: IdP in the Cloud Account Instructions.

Follow the instructions below to enable second-factor authentication within your account.

Setup steps

1. Move to the Account Management page and click on Two-Factor Authentication Request in the Actions menu.

2. Once redirected to the new page, choose which type of second factor you want to enable. You can also enable both.

   

3. Once you enable a second factor (e.g., TOTP via APP), you will receive a message indicating whether the request was successfully sent.

   

4. As soon as the administrator of your institution approves the request, you will receive an email containing a link to view the QR Code. After clicking the link inside the email, you will be redirected to the page that allows you to view the QR Code. Warning: You can view the QR code only once. Do not close this page before scanning it with the Google Authenticator app.

   

5. By clicking the button View the QR Code, the system will display the QR code to scan with your Google Authenticator app: to be entered in your Google Authenticator app: