About Two-Factor Authentication
Cybersecurity threats are increasing, and attackers are constantly looking for ways to gain access to accounts and sensitive information. Even strong passwords are not always enough to stay protected. Two-Factor Authentication adds an extra layer of security and helps ensure that only you can access your account.
What is Two-Factor Authentication?
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) adds an extra step to the login process, making your account more secure. After you enter your email and password, you confirm your identity using a second method, usually an authentication app on your phone. Even if someone learns your password, they still cannot log in without this second verification step.
Why Should I Use Two-Factor Authentication?
Passwords alone are no longer enough to stay secure. Large websites and online services sometimes experience data breaches where passwords are leaked or stolen. Cybercriminals also use phishing emails and fake login pages to trick people into revealing their passwords.
2FA helps protect you in these situations. Even if someone gets your password, they would still need access to your phone or authentication app to complete the login. This makes it much harder for anyone else to gain access to your account, even if your password is known.
Two-Factor Authentication Methods
InvitePeople offers two ways to use Two-Factor Authentication:
Authenticator App (Recommended)
This is the most secure option. An authenticator app generates time-limited security codes directly on your phone. Each code is unique and changes every 30 seconds. Even if someone has your password, they cannot generate these codes without your phone.
Examples of commonly used authenticator apps include Microsoft Authenticator, Google Authenticator, Apple Passwords, Authy, and 1Password. If you are comfortable installing and using apps on your phone, we strongly recommend choosing this option for the highest level of protection.
Email One-Time Codes
As an alternative, you can choose to receive login codes by email. When you log in, a unique code will be sent to your inbox. This still adds an extra layer of protection, especially if your email account is secure.
This option is a good fit if you are not familiar with authenticator apps or prefer a simpler setup. While not as secure as using an authenticator app, it still provides meaningful protection compared to using only a password.
How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication in InvitePeople
You can enable Two-Factor Authentication in your account settings.
- Go to My Account.
- Select Edit account.
- Scroll down to the section called Two-factor authentication.
- Choose which method you want to use: Authenticator app or Email one-time codes.
Below are the steps for each method.
Setting Up an Authenticator App (Recommended)
- Select Authenticator app in the Two-factor authentication section.
- A QR code will be shown.
- Open your authenticator app on your phone and choose the option to add a new account.
- Scan the QR code shown on the screen.
- The app will now start generating one-time codes for your InvitePeople account.
- Enter one of the codes from the app into the verification field in InvitePeople and click Verify.
Once this is done, your account is secured with Two-Factor Authentication. Each time you log in, you will open your authenticator app to get a new code.
Setting Up Email One-Time Codes
- Select Email one-time codes in the Two-factor authentication section.
- Confirm the email address you want the security codes sent to, then click Send code.
- Check your inbox for the code, enter it, and click Verify to complete the setup.
By default, the email address used will be your account email. However, for additional security, you can enter a secondary email address that only you have access to. This makes it harder for anyone else to intercept your login codes.
Once this is done, your account is secured with Two-Factor Authentication. Each time you log in, check your inbox for a new code.