Multi-factor authentication significantly reduces the risk of online identity theft and other forms of online fraud. Many popular web services offer multi-factor authentication as an optional but powerful security feature. While it might not provide absolute security against all threats, we strongly recommend enabling and using it to bolster your account's protection.
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Enabling two-factor authentication in ReadyCMS is a straightforward process. Follow these steps:
- Sign in to your ReadyCMS account
Ensure you're logged in to your ReadyCMS admin account. - Access the Settings menu
Hover your mouse over the Settings dropdown in the main navigation bar.
- Navigate to Two-Factor Authentication
From the Settings dropdown, go to "Two-factor authentication." - Download Google Authenticator
If you haven't already, download the Google Authenticator app on your smartphone or desktop. - Scan the QR code
Within the Two-Factor Authentication settings, you'll find a QR code. Use Google Authenticator to scan this code.
- Enter the generated code
Google Authenticator will generate a time-based, one-time code. Enter this code within the next 30 seconds.
- Save your changes
Confirm your action by clicking the "Save" button.
Congratulations, you've successfully activated two-factor authentication for your ReadyCMS account.
Quick note:
If you miss the 30-second window to enter the code, you will need the authenticator to generate a new one.
Going forward, each time you log into your account, you'll need to provide the time-based one-time code from the app. This additional layer of security will be required as long as two-factor authentication remains active.
Quick note:
The QR code scan is only necessary during the initial setup of two-factor authentication.
If you decide to deactivate your two-factor authentication later on, learn how to disable two-factor authentication.