Enhancing QRCodeChimp’s Security with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

In an era where digital threats are constantly evolving, protecting your online privacy and security is more important than ever. At QRCodeChimp, we provide you the option to enable  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to enhance the security of your account.

MFA adds an extra layer of protection by requiring more than just a password to access your account. With the alarming rise in hacking incidents, it’s imperative to take proactive measures to safeguard sensitive information. 

People often are the weakest part of a company’s security because they might choose passwords that are easy to guess, write them down, or share them.  Multi-factor authentication (MFA) improves security by creating random codes that are very hard to guess. These codes are available only on physical devices (usually smartphones), which people carry with them almost all the time.

However, just MFA or strong passwords are not enough; team members must be informed about cybersecurity best practices, especially regarding password and MFA code protection. Sharing these credentials, even with colleagues, can compromise sensitive information and increase the risk of unauthorized access.

In this article, we will explore about Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and the steps to activate it for added online security.

Why Multi-Factor Authentication?

Multi-factor authentication is a robust security measure that adds an extra layer of protection to your account beyond the traditional username and password combination. With MFA, users are required to verify their identity through a secondary factor, making it significantly more difficult for unauthorized individuals to gain access to accounts, even if passwords are compromised.Some of the important security and industry compliances, such as but not limited to SOC2 recommend always enabling the MFA for all your account accesses.

When you enable MFA in your QRCodeChimp account, you need to install an Authenticator app on your smartphone. An Authenticator app is a mobile application that generates time-sensitive one-time passwords (OTPs) or uses a secure algorithm to provide a secondary layer of authentication for online accounts.

What is an Authenticator app?

An authenticator app is a security tool significantly designed to generate time-sensitive, one-time passcodes (OTPs) or codes for multi-factor authentication (MFA). These apps enhance the security of online accounts by requiring users to provide a secondary authentication code, typically generated on their mobile devices, in addition to their regular username and password. 

We recommend you to download Google Authenticator and Authy to get the authentication codes.
You can easily download any of these Authenticator Apps by scanning the QR codes below.

How to Enable Multi-Factor Authentication on QRcodeChimp?

Main account

Step 1:

Sign in with your QRCodeChimp’s account 

Step 2:

Click on the Dashboard button. 

Step 3:

Click on the Settings menu on the navigation panel. Then click on Account.

Step 4:

Enable the Main account in the Two-factor authentication.

Step 5:

Upon enabling the two-factor authentication, a pop-up for setting up two-factor authentication will display on the screen.

Step 6: 

Scan the provided QR code on the pop-up using any authentication app, for example, Google Authenticator, and input the corresponding verification code below.

Note: Ensure to download an authenticator app first to complete this process, and then input the corresponding verification code below.

As you complete the above steps, you will get a pop-up that you have successfully enabled the two-factor authentication. 

Moving forward,  to log in, users will have to enter their user ID and password and sign in. Simply open the authenticator app, and the associated account’s code will be generated for use. 

Sub account

Step 1:

Sign in with your QRCodeChimp account. 

Step 2:

Click on the Dashboard button. 

Step 3:

Click on the Settings menu on the navigation panel. Then click on Account.

Step 4: 

Enable the Sub-account in the Two-factor authentication.

Step 5:

A pop-up window will appear. Then click on the Enable button.

Step 6:

You get a pop-up saying Two-factor authentication is successfully activated. 

Once the two-factor authentication is activated, users will have to enter their user ID and password and sign in. Further, a pop-up for setting up two-factor authentication will be displayed on the screen.

Scan the provided QR code on the pop-up using any authentication app, for example, Google Authenticator, and input the corresponding verification code below.

The next time the sub-account user attempts to log in, they will need to enter their user ID and password and sign in as usual. Further, open the authenticator app, and the associated account’s code will be generated for use. 

Key benefits of Multi-factor authentication:

Enhanced Security

MFA significantly improves the security of your QRcodeChimp account by adding an additional layer of authentication. Even if malicious actors manage to obtain your password, they would still need the second factor to gain access, providing an extra barrier against unauthorized access.

Protection from Phishing Attacks

Traditional login credentials can be vulnerable to phishing attacks, where users unknowingly provide their username and password to malicious actors. Multi-factor authentication eventually mitigates this risk by requiring a secondary verification step, making it more challenging for attackers to compromise accounts through phishing.

Compliance with Security Standards

Many regulatory standards and industry best practices generally recommend or require the implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication. By adopting MFA, QRCodeChimp explicitly aligns itself with these standards, ensuring a higher level of security and compliance.

Conclusion

At QRcodeChimp, the security and privacy of our users are of utmost importance. The introduction of Multi-Factor Authentication is a proactive step to enhance the protection of your account and sensitive information. We encourage all users to enable MFA to enjoy the benefits of an additional layer of security. Together, let’s create a safer and more secure online environment for everyone.

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