Two - Step Authentication

Two-Step authentication is a common practice to add extra security to protect users from unauthorised persons attempting to access your account. This protects your account from use by students or others who may have obtained your username or password.

It uses the Google Authenticator App running on smart phones or devices to generate 6 digit code that changes every 30 seconds. When you log into Sentral (step 1) you will be prompted to enter the code in the App before you log in (Step 2).

Click to Setup.




Instructions:

1. Install the Google Authenticator App and the following screen displays.

You will need to select Android or Iphone & Ipad and complete the series of steps outlined in each guide.

2. Open the app

2a. Tap Begin Setup 



3. Choose to Scan barcode on the screen. Point your camera at the QR code on your computer screen.



4a. To test that the application is working, enter the verification code on your mobile device into the box on your computer next to Code, then click Verify. The clock icon on your mobile device will let you know how much time is left before the verification code expires and a new one is generated.

If your code is correct, you will see a confirmation message. If your code is incorrect, try generating a new verification code on your mobile device, then entering it on your computer. 




Or you can enter the key manually into the app to enter your email address for your Google account. Then, enter the secret key on your computer screen into the box next to Key and tap Done. 

The Sentral view of manual key entry is below.

4b. Please provide security questions once you have verified the code. These are not case sensitive.

Types of Security questions.



Once you have completed all 3, Click Save & Enable two-Step Auth.

If you are successful the following screen will display





Your screen will now display that Two-Step is active.