Note: This article describes, how to enable two-step verification on a user account. To see how to set up two-step verification on company account please read article Set up Two-step verification for your company account
You can enhance the security of your account by enabling Two-Step Verification (2SV). It is an extra layer of security in which a user is identified using a combination of different methods. If 2SV is enabled in an Envoice account, the user will be identified by:
- Step 1: Email Address (Username) and a unique password.
- Step 2: A verification code sent to a registered mobile number or a code generated by the authenticator app (like Google Authenticator).
To enable two-step verification (2SV) for your account:
- Login to your Envoice account
- On the top right corner of Envoice, click on your name to open your profile, then click Settings
- Go to tab Security and turn on two-step verification
- Choose if you would like to receive security codes by authenticator app on a smartphone or via Text messages
If you chose to use a mobile app:
- Download an authenticator app (if you already don't have one), like Google Authenticator. Hit "begin" or "add" and then scan a QR code presented on Envoice.
- Enter the security code provided by authenticator app and click next
- Enter your mobile phone number to set up a back-up method for Two-step verification, so you will not get locked out of your account when something goes wrong with Authenticator app.
If you chose to use text messages:
- Enter your mobile phone number
- Click Confirm
Turn off Two-step verification
Your account is more secure when you need a password and a verification code to sign in. If you remove this extra layer of security, you will only be asked for a password when you sign in. It might be easier for someone to break into your account.
If your company administrators have made two-step verification mandatory for logging into the company account. You can not access the company Envoice account without activating 2-Step Verification on your account.
To turn off Two-step verification (2SV) for your account:
- Login to your Envoice account
- On the top right corner of Envoice, click on your name to open your profile, then click Settings
- Go to tab Security and turn off Two-step verification
- For security reasons, you will need to enter your password