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Two Factor Authentication or (2FA. 2FA is an authentication method ) is a security measure that requires the user to provide a second verification factor to gain access to the Cloudamize console. This This is a core component of a strong identity and access management (or IAM policy). This This helps to decrease the likelihood of a successful cyber attack.
What’s New
When you first open https://console.cloudamize.com/login.jsp you will notice that the page is different. #/login, You will start by entering your User ID so that we can check if 2FA is setup prior to entering the rest of your credentials.
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If 2FA is disabled, and you click the Continue button, you will be prompted only to only enter your password.
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When it 2FA is enabled, you will be required to enter your password and the code from your authenticator app.
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How to Set It Up
Log into the Cloudamize console and navigate to the Settings page. You will find the 2FA management in User Settings under Profile.
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To enable 2FA you will need to click on the SETUP button.
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In order to edit the user settings, you will need to enter the password first and then click the Submit button.
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This will take you to the page where you will be able to setup 2FA. Just click on the Setup 2FA button.
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You will see a QR code displayed that you can scan with an authenticator of your choice, as long as it supports Timetime-based One Time Passwords, like one-time passwords. Authenticator applications include Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, OneLogin Protect, etc.
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Once you scan the code, your app should be connected to Cloudamize.
Enter the code in the TOTP box
Click the Enable 2FA ENABLE button
Click the Save Info button
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2FA is now setup set up and you are can start using this feature.
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How to Use It
When 2FA is enabled, when you log in you will have to enter your password and the generated code from your Authenticator app to log in.
Enter your Login Email ID and click Continue.
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Enter your password and generated code from your Authenticator app and click on Continue to log in.
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That’s it!
How to Manage It
You can also disable this feature by simply going back to the Account Info User Settings page and selecting the Edit Info MANAGE button.
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In order to edit the user settings, you will need to enter the password first and then click the Submit button.
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There are two methods of disabling 2FA. You can click the Re-Setup 2FA button and click the Save Info button.
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To Disable the 2FA
Enter the code from your Authenticator app
Click the Disable 2FA DISABLE button
Click Save Info button
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Once you click the DISABLE button, you will see that your settings were saved and the 2FA is now a message that says Two Factor Authentication is Disabled.
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