Access Evo: Two-factor authentication
FollowAccess Evo Two-factor authentication (2FA)
DISCLAIMER: Only available to Unleashed accounts migrated to Access Evo. If Access Evo is not currently available on your account, Unleashed users can review how to manage their 2-step Authentication here: 2-Step Authentication
If required, you have the option to enable and enforce two-factor authentication for your Access Evo employee's (users) to help provide further security for your account's data.
By default, two-factor authentication is disabled for Access Evo domains, but can be enabled and updated at any time.
Set up two-factor authentication with Access Evo
- Navigate to https://identity.accessacloud.com/.
- In Access Evo, navigate to your name's dropdown in the top right and select "My Account"
- Select "Two-factor authentication" and click on the "Get started with two-factor authentication" button.
- Select one of the following 3 options as your authentication process:
- FIDO2 or U2F authenticator: You can use your fingerprint or the biometric features if you have this built into your PC.
- Receive a text: You enter your number and receive a text with a code to enter.
- Use an authenticator app: Use any authenticator app on your device.
FIDO2 or U2F
To set FIDO2 or U2F up:
- Click Add authenticator then enter a name.
- Click Add then enter your PC pin or fingerprint.
Receive a text
To receive a text with a code:
- Click Add mobile phone then enter your number.
- Click Send Code then enter the code.
Note: It may take a few seconds to receive the code. - Click Verify then save the backup codes.
- Select I understand the use of backup codes.
- Click Enable two-factor authentication.
- To go back to Evo from this page type in this page in the web address, "https://go.accessacloud.com/."
Authenticator app
If you don't already have an authenticator app on your device, you need to download one of the following:
- Google Authenticator
- Authy
- Yubico Authenticator
Once you download the app, follow the steps below:
- Click Add authenticator app then follow the on screen instructions.
- Enter the code the app generates then click Verify.