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Two Factor Authentication: Google Authenticator User Guide

Learn how to enable Two Factor authentication using Google Authenticator

Updated over 2 months ago

Step 1: Access My Account Settings

  1. Log in to your Suralink account.

  2. Click My Account in the page footer.

  3. Select Two-factor from the left-hand navigation menu.

Step 2: Install Authenticator App

  1. Open the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) on your mobile device.

  2. Search for and install Google Authenticator.

    1. Note: The current logo is a multi-colored star/asterisk shape.

  3. In Suralink, click Next Step to proceed.

Step 3: Pair Your Device

  1. Open Google Authenticator and tap the multi-colored "+" icon at the bottom-right.

  2. Select Scan a QR code.

  3. Scan the QR code displayed on your Suralink page.

    1. Note: If you cannot scan, you may select "Enter code manually instead".

  4. Once scanned, click Next Step on Suralink.

Step 4: Verify and Complete

  1. Locate the 6-digit code for the "Suralink" entry now appearing in your Google Authenticator app.

  2. Enter this code into the Passcode field on Suralink.

  3. Click Complete authentication.

  4. A confirmation message "Two-factor enabled successfully!" will appear.

    1. You should not click on the re-pair or disable buttons at this time.


Managing Your 2FA

  • Standard Login: After entering your credentials, you must provide the one-time code generated by Google Authenticator.

  • Trusted Devices: You may select Remember this device for 30 days to streamline future logins.

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