How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication
May 03, 2024
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Note:
This article showcases features that are typically only made available to Administrator roles.
However, since Getac Enterprise is highly configurable, the ability to complete tasks described in this article may be different for each User, depending on policy. Please contact an administrator with all access questions and concerns.
However, since Getac Enterprise is highly configurable, the ability to complete tasks described in this article may be different for each User, depending on policy. Please contact an administrator with all access questions and concerns.
Overview
Two-factor authentication (or 2FA) provides additional security steps to prevent unauthorized access to Getac Enterprise by requiring something you know (password) as well as enrolling a computer with the Station. When enabled, Users will receive an email with a link to enroll the device that they are using to log into their Station.
Enable 2FA
To enable this feature, perform the following steps:
- Enable Two-Factor Authentication from the Station Groups page.
- Enable Device Enrollment in the Password Rules for the specific Station under Setup > System Settings > Password Rules.
- Set the Device Expiry Days parameter to the number of days before being required to repeat the Device Enrollment process, e.g. 7 for one week.
Once complete, Users will be shown the following screen when logging into Getac Enterprise:
Upon receipt of the email, a link will be provided that will enroll the computer that is being used to log in to that Station in Getac Enterprise.
See image below for an example:
Note:
Subsequent logins will not require this extra step, dependent on the time (in days) specified in the Device Expiry Days parameter in the Password Rules.
Manage Enrolled Devices
To view and manage the list of enrolled devices, follow the steps in Device Enrollment.
