Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a security feature that enhances the protection of your WP500 Gateway by requiring an additional verification step beyond the standard password login. With 2FA enabled, users must provide a second form of authentication usually a time-based one-time password (TOTP) generated by an authenticator app on their mobile device.

Purpose and Benefits of 2FA:

• Increased Security: 2FA significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access by requiring an extra layer of verification. Even if a password is compromised, unauthorized users will not be able to log in without the second authentication factor.

• Protection Against Threats: By implementing 2FA, you safeguard your system from various cyber threats, including phishing attacks, brute-force attempts, and unauthorized access by adding a robust layer of security to your login process.

Enabling Two-Factor Authentication

Follow these steps to set up and enable Two-Factor Authentication for your  system:

1. Click on the User profile >  2 Factor Auth menu in the WP500 web interface.

2. Turn on the toggle button to activate Two-Factor Authentication. This action initiates the setup process for 2FA.

3. After enabling 2FA, locate and click on the Generate QR Code button. This generates a QR code that will be used for linking your authenticator app with Cyberguard.

4. On your mobile device, access the app store, and download and install an authenticator app such as Google Authenticator, Authy, or Microsoft Authenticator.

5. Use your mobile device’s camera to scan the QR code displayed on the  Dashboard. The app will recognize the QR code and generate a unique time-based one-time password (TOTP).

6. After scanning the QR code, will prompt you to enter the OTP generated by the authenticator app.

7. Input the OTP into the designated field on the  Dashboard and click on the Validate button to complete the 2FA setup process.

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