Multi Factor Authentication

Multi Factor Authentication

In order to add an extra layer of security, you can turn on multi-factor authentication that will require an OTP(One Time Password) to be entered after the password authentication.This feature proves useful in protection against hackers who may steal valuable company information or alter the workflow.


InfoWe understand the importance of data security, therefore it is the very foundation of our cloud product, infrastructure and processes, making IQnext secure by design. Read more

  1. Log in to IQnext with your credentials.

  2. Go to Settings > General Settings > Security > MFA.


How to enable/ disable MFA:

  1. The MFA can be disabled or enabled by using the edit button, on the bottom right corner. 

  2. For Manager, Supervisor and Super Admin, you can select from the three options available by clicking on the radio button.

    1. Enable

    2. Smart MFA

    3. Disable  

  3. Then, click on the button. 


Enable

IQnext will ask for an OTP for every login attempt irrespective of any device or browser.

Smart MFA

If Smart MFA is turned on, IQnext will ask for an OTP only if user is trying to login from a new device or browser.

Disable

IQnext will never ask for OTP while logging in. If system detects a login attempt from a device or browser, a mail will be triggered to the user.

NotesOnce enabled it will opt users to enter an OTP received at their registered email id during login. 

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