This guide will explain how the two-factor authentication works to keep your account secure.
What is two-factor authentication (or 2FA)?
Which roles need to set up 2FA?
At what points will I be asked to complete 2FA?
Setting up 2FA via an Authenticator app
I’ve set up SMS 2FA. What happens if I don’t receive my SMS code when logging in?
I want to change my method of authentication. How do I do this?
My phone has been stolen, so I can’t receive my verification code: what do I do?
What is two-factor authentication (or 2FA)?
Two-factor authentication, or 2FA, adds an extra layer of protection to your Exchange account. It’s a method of verification which requires a user to input two forms of identification, from two separate trusted devices, to gain access to an account or feature.
When trying to complete certain actions on the platform, we now require you to input a unique verification code (which we’ll send to your phone via SMS or an Authenticator app)
If you’ve ever been on a website that's asked you for a verification code, pin, secure information, or to scan your fingerprint (alongside your password) before completing an action, that’s 2FA in action.
Which roles need to set up 2FA?
2FA is required for:
- The Exchange Account Owner
- Company Admins
- Finance Directors
- Finance Bookkeepers
At what points will I be asked to complete 2FA?
There are various actions in the platform that require two-factor authentication, such as:
- Login
- Adding or editing users
- Accessing the Wallet
- Confirming payments from your bank account
How do I set up 2FA?
You will be prompted to setup 2FA when you first login, you can also do this from the settings page, or vis SMS.
Setting up 2FA, via your Profile Settings.
To do this, click Settings > My Profile > Two-Factor Authentication > Register.
Setting up 2FA at Login.
To do this, enter your email and password at login and follow the instructions on the prompt.
You’ll then need to choose your preferred method of 2FA – via SMS or an Authenticator app.
Click on the option you prefer.
Setting up 2FA when you’re prompted within the platform.
If you have not set up 2FA through Settings or at Login, you will be prompted to do so when you try to access a feature that requires 2FA, such as:
- Add/edit a user or driver
- Change your authentication method
- Accessing the Wallet for payments on the platform
- Confirming payments from your bank account
Setting up 2FA via SMS
Input the phone number you’d like to register for 2FA. This will be the phone number your verification codes are then sent to. Once you’ve input the phone number, press Continue to get the verification code.
When you receive the verification code on your phone, input the six-digit code into the screen on your desktop and press authenticate.
Then, you’re set up!
Setting up 2FA via an Authenticator app
Scan the QR code with your phone. Please note, if you choose an Authenticator app, you’ll need to download it to your phone first. Learn how:
How to download Google Authenticator
How to download Microsoft Authenticator
Here's an example of the QR Code that you can scan once you select an Authenticator app method.
I’ve set up SMS 2FA. What happens if I don’t receive my SMS code when logging in?
If you don’t receive a verification code, please double-check your phone number by selecting Cancel and starting over. If that still does not work, please submit a support request so our Support Team can help you.
I want to change my method of authentication. How do I do this?
Please submit a support request. Our support team will help you make the change.
What to do if I have lost my phone which was used to set up 2FA?
If you no longer have access to your authenticator app or SMS, please submit a support request.