In addition to the existing SSO and Basic Authentication login security features, Novisto supports 2-Factor Authentication (2-FA) as an added security measure to Basic Authentication login to protect user accounts and client data. 

Table of Contents

• What is 2-Factor Authentication (2-FA)?
• Glossary
• Step 1: Enable 2-FA - First-time setup
• Step 2: Re-login with Basic Authentication
• Step 3: Verify credentials using authenticator app

What is 2-Factor Authentication (2-FA)?

Coupled with Basic Authentication login, 2-FA requires a trusted device (commonly a smartphone) and an Authenticator app to verify login. Once 2-FA is enabled, a one-time verification code is generated at every login attempt. Follow the steps outlined in this article to enable 2-FA for the first time.   

Glossary

The following terms describe the account login methods supported on the Novisto platform

• Basic Authentication
  
  Account login method that requires users to input a username and password to authenticate access.
• Single Sign-On (SSO)
  
  Account authentication method that allows users to log in with a single ID to different software systems. The SSO provider is determined based on your company's preferred carrier.
• 2-Factor Authentication (2-FA)
  
  Coupled with Basic Authentication login, 2-FA requires a trusted device (commonly a smartphone) and an Authenticator app to verify login. A one-time validation code is generated at every login attempt.

Step 1: Enable 2-FA - First-time setup

To enable 2-FA on your Novisto user account, follow the steps below:

1. Install a Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) authenticator app on your mobile device. The following are common examples of TOTP authenticator apps: Microsoft Authenticator, Google Authenticator, or Authy. 
2. Log into the Novisto platform using your Basic Authentication credentials (e-mail and password). You will be redirected to the 2-FA setup screen.
3. Scan the QR code displayed on the Novisto setup screen using the authenticator app. 
4. Enter the one-time validation code generated on the authenticator app.
5. Click Enable.
   

You will be required to enter a one-time validation code every time you log in.

Step 2: Re-login with Basic Authentication

After setting up 2-FA, you will be redirected to the Novisto login page. Sign in using your Basic Authentication credentials (email and password).

Step 3: Verify credentials using authenticator app

In the 2-FA authentication page, enter the one-time validation code generated on your authenticator app and click Verify.