Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Two-Factor Authentication is an extra layer of security for your Web Survey Creator account, designed to ensure that you're the only person who can access your account, even if someone discovers your password.
Two-Factor Authentication is a mandatory feature. On setup Two-Factor Authentication will be automatically set to use Email Authentication.
To switch Two-Factor Authentication methods, go to My Account and look for the section on Two-Factor Authentication. You can choose between 2 methods of Two-Factor Authentication. The first is the Authenticator App. This uses an application you can install on a smart device and provides and ever-changing, time-limited code for access.
You can use either the Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator apps.
The second is Email (the default). This will provide a code that is sent to your email account when you attempt to login. The code is an ever-changing, time-limited code for access.
You can only employ one method at a time. If you wish to change methods you can simply switch between each method.
When you choose a method you will be asked to enter in your login password to verify this process.
For the Authenticator App you will be provided with a QR Code and must use that code with the Authenticator App to provide a unique code for authentication.
When you have setup the Authenticator App using the QR Code you will see an item which is listed for Web Survey Creator and shows a number to be used in conjunction with your login account.
When you select Email there is nothing further to do. When you login you will be receive an email to your registered email account to provide a unique code for authentication.
For both authentication methods you will see a input screen to allow you to enter in an authentication code. Enter the code from the email message or the code from the Authenticator app at this point.
When entering the code you have the ability to confirm if you want to allow access for this device authentication for 24 hours. You should only accept this if you have full secure control over your device.