Multi-Factor Authentication

accounts can be configured to require multi factor authentication, where an additional verification step must be performed during sign in the system implements totp (time based one time password) authentication, where a one time password generated by a totp phone app (typically google authenticator) must be entered during sign in after entering a valid email and password to the account to configure multi factor auth, open the manage account menu option found under your account name menu at the top right then check this checkbox to initiate multi factor auth setup the system will display a qr code open a totp app on your phone (typically google authenticator, but any totp app is ok) and use it to scan the qr code the totp app will display a 6 digit number which must be entered into the screen above to complete the setup after successful configuration, the system will require entering a one time password during subsequent sign ins, after your email and password are successfully entered you will need to open your totp app on your phone and enter the correct 6 digit number to access your account