Active the MFA with SMS plugin

  • Release version: Washingtondc
  • Updated February 1, 2024
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  • For MFA with SMS, install the Multi-factor authentication with SMS (com.snc.authentication.sms_mfa) plugin.

    Before you begin

    Role required: admin

    About this task

    The following items are installed with Multi-factor authentication with SMS:

    • Adaptive Authentication (com.snc.adaptive_authentication
    • Notify - Twilio Direct Driver (com.snc.notify.twilio_direct)

    Dependent Plugin: Integration - Multifactor Authentication (com.snc.integration.multifactor.authentication)

    Note:
    You can load the demo data when installing the plugin if you are configuring a custom provider for generating the SMS.

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > System Applications > All Available Applications > All.
    2. Find the Multi-factor authentication with SMS plugin (com.snc.authentication.sms_mfa) using the filter criteria and search bar.

      You can search for the plugin by its name or ID. If you cannot find a plugin, you might have to request it from ServiceNow personnel.

    3. Select Install to start the installation process.
      Note:
      When domain separation and delegated admin are enabled in an instance, the administrative user must be in the global domain. Otherwise, the following error appears: Application installation is unavailable because another operation is running: Plugin Activation for <plugin name>.
      You will see a message after installation is completed. For information about the components installed with a plugin, see Find components installed with an application.