Enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) in your account

Why Use Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)?

For your security, we strongly recommend enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on your account. While a strong password is a good start, 2FA adds a critical second layer of protection.

Think of your password as a key and 2FA as a security code sent to your private device. Even if someone manages to steal your password, they won't be able to access your account without that second, time-sensitive piece of information.

How It Works

Once enabled, you will be prompted to enter a unique, one-time 6-digit code in the following scenarios:

• Logging In: Every time you sign into your account from a new session.

• Security Changes: Whenever you attempt to change your password or sensitive account details.

Setup Instructions

1. To begin the setup process, first log in to the EAS Dashboard. If you are unfamiliar with how to navigate or use the EAS Dashboard, please refer to the guide titled How to use EAS Dashboard? which provides detailed instructions and helpful tips.

2. Once logged in, locate the main menu situated at the upper right corner of the dashboard interface. From this menu, select the option Security Settings. This will direct you to the area where you can manage your account’s security preferences and features.
    

   

3. On the Security Settings page, you will be prompted to enter your current account password to verify your identity. After entering your password, click on the Enable 2FA button to initiate the two-factor authentication setup process.
    

   

4. Upon proceeding, you will receive a notification indicating that the page will be reloaded. The message will inform you that you will be redirected to the login page and then guided through the steps required to configure two-factor authentication (2FA) for your account. To expedite this process, you have the option to click the Reload now button immediately.
    

   

5. Next, sign in again using your current account credentials, which include your username and password. This step is necessary to confirm your identity before completing the 2FA setup.
    

   

6. After successfully logging in, carefully follow the on-screen instructions to finalise the two-factor authentication setup. These instructions will guide you through the following steps:
   1. Begin by installing a compatible authentication application on your mobile phone. Currently, EAS supports several popular apps including FreeOTP, Microsoft Authenticator, and Google Authenticator. Choose the app that best suits your preferences and device.
   2. Open the chosen authentication application and select the option to Add new code. Use the app’s built-in QR code scanner to scan the QR code displayed on your computer screen. If you encounter difficulties scanning the QR code, click on the Unable to scan? link. This will provide you with a 32-character code along with configuration details that you can manually enter into the app to generate the authentication codes.
   3. Once the code has been successfully added to your authentication app, enter the current code generated by the app into the form provided on the screen. You may also optionally assign a name to the device you are registering for easier identification in the future.

   4. Finally, click the Submit button to complete the setup process.
       

      

7. If the setup is successful, you will be automatically signed in to the EAS Dashboard, now with two-factor authentication enabled to enhance the security of your account.