Setup multi-factor authentication for the first time

  • Release version: Xanadu
  • Updated August 1, 2024
  • 1 minute to read
  • If your administrator enabled multi-factor authentication on your profile but you have not yet set up the application, you can set it up upon login.

    Before you begin

    Role required: none

    Procedure

    1. Log in to your instance using your user name and password.

      The multi-factor authentication set up screen intercepts your login.


      MFA screen

      Note:
      If you want to skip the authentication set up now, click Bypass Setup. You can bypass multi-factor authentication for a limited number of times that your administrator allows. Eventually, you must configure multi-factor authentication.
    2. Select one of the following methods to complete the mfa setup.
      1. Setup authenticator app

        Follow the instructions on the screen to pair device and login.


        MFA-TOTP first time
      2. Setup Biometric authentication, Passkey or Hardware Security key

        Select either of the option to complete the setup.

        MFA- Biometric or Hardware keys
      3. Get a verification code sent to your email

        Enter the verification code that is sent to your email.


        MFA- Email login
      After the successful completion of the either of the setup, you are logged in to the instance.