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How do I set up MFA using the Authy authenticator app?

In this article we will show you how to download and set up the Twilio Authy authenticator app and setup Multifactor Authentication (MFA) on your Exizent account

Twilio authy installation

How to set up MFA on your Exizent account via QR code

How to set up MFA on your Exizent account via manual code

Please do not scan the QR code on the login page on Exizent via your phone's camera, this is to be scanned via the Authy authenticator app, with instructions in the article links below.

Twilio authy installation

  • Download the Twilio Authy app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, the icon will look like this:
    20230830 - MFA - Authy Authenticator Symbol
  • Open the Authy Authenticator app
  • Enter your phone number and click Submit
  • Enter your email and click Submit
20230830 - MFA - Authy Authenticator - open

 

Setting up MFA on your Exizent Account via QR code


  • When you receive notification MFA has been enabled on your Exizent account, login to the Exizent platform
  • After clicking Sign in you will see the pop up screen below to setup MFA on your account

    20230824 - MFA - Exizent email QR Code-2

  • In the Authy Authenticator app, click the + symbol:
20230830 - MFA - Authy Authenticator - add
  • Select OK to give access to your phone's camera
20230830 - MFA - Authy Authenticator Adding Exizent QR Code
  • On the Exizent MFA setup screen, scan the QR code using your Authy app
  • Enter a Nickname and click Save
20230830 - MFA - Authy Authenticator enter nickname (updated)
  • In the Authy app, a MFA one-time code will be displayed on screen:
    20230830 - MFA - Authy Authenticator one time code
  • Enter this code as requested on the MFA setup screen in the Exizent platform and your set up will be complete

    20230830 Exizent enter MFA code view-2

    💡 The one-time code in the authenticator app will reset every 30 seconds - there is a timer next to the code indicating how long you have left to enter the code until a new one is generated

  • Go to the Exizent login screen
  • Enter your username and password and an MFA pop up window will appear requesting a new one-time code from your authenticator app to sign into the platform
  • Consult your authenticator app to obtain the code, enter in the Exizent platform and choose Continue to sign in
  • Complete work on your cases in the Exizent platform as normal

💡 Note you can choose to tick the option to Remember this device for 30 days to prevent you having to generate a one-time MFA code every time you login to the platform

Setting up MFA on your Exizent Account via Manual code


  • When you receive notification MFA has been enabled on your Exizent account, login to the Exizent platform
  • After clicking Sign in you will see the pop up screen below to setup MFA on your account, click 'Trouble scanning?' 

    20230829 Trouble scanning indicator MFA-1

  •  A manual code will appear on screen for you to enter onto your Microsoft authenticator app
    20230829 Microsoft authernticator manual code produced-png
  • In the Authy app click No QR code? Enter key manually
  • Enter the Key provided on the Exizent platform
20230830 - MFA - Authy Authenticator - manual code
  • In the Authy app, a MFA one-time code will be displayed on screen:
20230830 - MFA - Authy Authenticator one time code
  • Enter this code as requested on the MFA setup screen in the Exizent platform and your set up will be complete

    20230830 Exizent enter MFA code view-2

💡 The one-time code in the authenticator app will reset every 30 seconds - there is a timer next to the code indicating how long you have left to enter the code until a new one is generated

  • Go to the Exizent login screen
  • Enter your username and password and an MFA pop up window will appear requesting a new one-time code from your authenticator app to sign into the platform
  • Consult your authenticator app to obtain the code, enter in the Exizent platform and choose Continue to sign in
  • Complete work on your cases in the Exizent platform as normal

💡 Note you can choose to tick the option to Remember this device for 30 days to prevent you having to generate a one-time MFA code every time you login to the platform

👷 Our team are regularly making improvements and adding new features. Some things may have changed since this guide was written as functionality gets even more fabulous. If you need further assistance, please contact the Customer Success team who are always happy to help. 

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