When 20% of breaches start with compromised credentials, many IT leaders are exploring zero trust security practices to gain better visibility into who is accessing which systems when. Google Authenticator is one of the most popular free 2FA apps.Īs data breaches become more prevalent and costly, small businesses need the right resources to ensure only authorized users can access company systems.Twilio’s Authy is a free two-factor authentication app (or 2FA app) that allows anyone to leverage improved security using their cell phone.While 2FA apps can’t replace a robust cybersecurity strategy and IT support, they can make remote access more secure and accessible.Allowing access to your sensitive information can be unsettling without additional security precautions.Your data is encrypted and only decrypts on the devices using a password only you know. Use Authy’s backup feature in case you lose your phone. Works offline so you can still login to 2FA secured websites.Disable future Authy app installations for improved security.View information, rename, and remove lost/stolen devices.Manage devices and account information directly from the app.Sync Authy MFA across your Smartphone, Tablet and Desktop/Laptop ![]() Type the Security Code into the Authenticator app box on the Microsoft page to finish the setup and installation of Authy as your Authenticator app for Nexus365. You will now be presented with an automatically updating six digit secure code which changes every 30 seconds. Set your Token length to 6 and click Save ![]() (You can also choose an icon for your Nexus365 account within Authy.) You can now choose an Account Name – we suggest Nexus365 Now your desktop computer cannot scan a QR tag – therefore you will need to click the link just below the QR tag – Can’t scan image?Ĭopy the Secret key and paste it into Authy and the click Add Account Go back to the Authy app on your desktop and click the + sign to add your first account You should now see that the diagloge box now shows Authenticator app so you can click Next Now for some reason the Microsoft Authenticator app is listed in the dialogue box!ĭo not despair! Just click the “ I want to use a different authenticator app” Use the dropdown list and select Authenticator app (NB – this is different from the Microsoft Authenticator app). Now you will need to visit the Microsoft Security Info page and click the Add Method button – Leave Authy for now and open a web browser If you clicked Phone Call then your phone will ring and an automated voice will tell you the code.Įither way you need to enter the code into the Authy verification box. If you click SMS then you will receive a SMS text message with a code. Once downloaded you can double click the installer which will start the setup process. Please note that you will still need access to a phone during the initial setup this is because Authy needs to know it is communicating with the correct person. The important thing about Authy (and the Microsoft Authenticator app) is that they do not rely on the mobile phone network for receiving SMS or voice call MFA verification.īelow is a brief guide to installing Authy on to a desktop computer. Authy can be installed as a desktop application as well as a smartphone app. ![]() Authy generates one-time use codes which work with the University MFA system. ![]() If you do not have a smartphone (or don’t want to use your personal phone for work), then you can install a program on your computer called Authy. We strongly recommend installing Authy on your laptop just in case something happens to your phone.
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