How to Set Up 2FA SMS Verification

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) adds a second layer of security by requiring users to verify their identity with a one-time code sent by SMS when logging into PxPlus. With SMS verification, a randomly generated six-digit code is sent to the user's mobile phone by text message at sign in.

Before You Begin

Two-Factor Authentication must be enabled on your system. See How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).

Setting Up SMS Verification for Individual Users

To set up SMS text message verification:

1.	From the IDE Main Launcher, expand the Security category and select User Definitions.
2.	The Sign On window opens. Log in as a user assigned to the ADMIN classification.
3.	The User Maintenance window opens. From the Userid drop box, select the user for whom SMS verification will be enabled.
4.	In the Two-Factor Authorization section, use the Verify drop box to select how often Two-Factor Authentication is required for this user: Never: Not required for this user. On new/expired device: Required only when signing in from a new or expired device. Always: Required every time the user signs in.
5.	In the SMS Phone field, enter the user's mobile phone number. The window looks similar to the one below:
6.	Click the Verify button beside the SMS Phone field.
7.	A verification text message containing a six-digit code is sent to the specified phone number.
8.	In the Two-Factor Verification window, enter the code and click Verify to confirm the phone number.
9.	Once SMS verification is successful, the Verify button (beside the SMS Phone field) is replaced with the text "Verified".
10.	Click the Save button to save the user settings.

The next time the user signs in, a verification code will be sent to the user's mobile phone number. See Login Process with Two-Factor Authentication.

Setting Up SMS Verification for Individual Users

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