Two Factor Authentication
For additional security users can enable Two Factor Authentication https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-factor_authentication. TrialGrid supports One-Time-Password devices such as Google Authenticator and Microsoft Authenticator.
Setting up Two Factor Authentication
To set up Two Factor Authentication:
Log into TrialGrid using your username and password
Click on your username at the top right and select 'Enable Two Factor Authentication'
A wizard will now guide you through the setup steps
When a QR code is displayed, scan the code using your Authenticator application and enter the 6-digit token it displays
You should now have Two Factor Authentication enabled
Logging in using Two Factor Authentication
To log into TrialGrid using Two Factor Authentication:
Enter your TrialGrid username and password as usual
You will be prompted to enter a token. Read the current token from your Authenticator application and enter it.
You can choose to have your browser remember this code for 30 days. This applies only to the browser you are currently using. If you log in using a different machine or browser you will have to enter a valid token.
Backup codes
You can create backup codes which you can use if you do not have access to the Authenticator application:
Click on your username at the top right and select 'Two Factor Authentication'
If it is more than 5 minutes since you logged in you will be prompted to enter your password again.
A wizard will now guide you through the steps to create backup codes.
You should keep a secure copy of the backup codes.
Each backup code can only be used once.
If you use all your backup codes you can generate a new set.
Disabling Two Factor Authentication
You can disable Two Factor Authentication:
Click on your username at the top right and select 'Two Factor Authentication'
If it is more than 5 minutes since you logged in you will be prompted to enter your password again.
A wizard will now guide you through the steps to disable Two Factor Authentication.