How to Setup Authenticator App (Multi-factor authentication) to Your LMS Site
With the recent important security update that we have implemented for all our SMS and LMS clients. We have also enabled the option to login using an Authenticator App.
Authenticator app: This factor uses a mobile application (e.g Google Authenticator) to generate a temporary code for user authentication. During the login process, eSkilled LMS prompts the user to enter a code generated by their authenticator app, in addition to their password. This code changes periodically, ensuring that it can’t be reused for unauthorised access.
Important Note: Users must have an app installed on their mobile device and configure this factor themselves.
How to Setup Authenticator App (Multi-factor authentication) to Your LMS Account:
Step 1: On your first login with the system, you will be prompted to authenticate using the e-mail address you've used to have your LMS account created.
Step 2: Once logged in, click on your user profile located at the upper right side of your LMS, then choose 'Preferences' from the list.
Step 3: On the Preferences page, click on 'Multi-factor authentication preferences'
Step 4: From the available factors -> Authenticator App click on the 'App Setup' button
Step 5: On your mobile device, open the Authenticator app of your choice, (Google authenticator was used as the sample for this tutorial) then click on Scan QR Code.
Step 6: Scan the code from the page, QR code should now be successfully added to your Authenticator list.
Step 7: Fill in the required details and make sure to input the code from the authenticator for the first time. to save the changes made.
Upon saving, page will refresh and a prompt will appear to confirm successful setup:
On your next login attempt, you should now have the option to verify using the Authenticator App
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