Configuring Two-factor Authentication

Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra level of security when logging in to Acunetix. Individual users can enable 2FA for their Acunetix account through their profile settings. System Administrators can also set a policy for all users to enable 2FA.

This article explains how to enable 2FA through the user profile settings. For information about how System Administrators can require 2FA for all users, refer to Managing account and access settings.

Prerequisites

Install a two-factor authentication app on your phone. Google Authenticator is a popular choice. You can download it from Google Play or the App Store.

How to configure 2FA for your account

  1. Log in to Acunetix.
  2. From the main dashboard, click [Your Name] at the top right of the page, then select Profile.

  1. Scroll down to the Two Factor Authentication section.
  2. Click Enable Two Factor Authentication.

  1. Enter your Acunetix password, then click Submit.

  1. Launch your 2FA Authentication app on your phone and use it to scan the QR Code displayed. Once the code is scanned, the mobile authenticator app displays codes for your Acunetix 2FA account.
  2. Enter two consecutive codes generated by your authentication app.
  3. Select Enable.

Two-factor authentication is now enabled for your Acunetix account. From now on, you will need to enter a code from your 2FA app every time you log in to Acunetix.

How to disable 2FA for your account

  1. Log in to Acunetix.
  2. From the main dashboard, click [Your Name] at the top right of the page, then select Profile.

  1. Scroll down to the Two Factor Authentication section.
  2. Click Disable Two Factor Authentication.

  1. Enter your Acunetix password, then click Submit.

When you submit your password, Acunetix disables two-factor authentication for your account.


 
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