Multi-Factor Authentication

Multi-factor authentication (MFA), sometimes referred to as two-factor authentication (2FA), is a security method that requires users to provide two or more forms of identification to access an account or system.

This layered approach significantly enhances security by making it much harder for unauthorized individuals to gain access, even if one authentication factor is compromised.

As a security measure, admin accounts in the Odessa system are required to have multi-factor authentication enabled.

This page explains how to setup MFA on your account.

Step 1: Setup MFA

When you attempt to login you will see this prompt.

Click Next

Step 2: Select "Text Message"

The easiest method of 2FA is to receive a token via text message.

Select Text Message and click Next

Step 3: Enter Phone Number

Enter your phone number and click Next

Step 4: Enter Token

Enter the six digit token you received as a text message, and click Next

Step 5: Setup Complete

This screen confirms that MFA is setup correctly.

Step 6: Review Security Settings

From here you can change your MFA method and generate backup codes as a third method of authentication.

Alternate Method: Authenticator App

An alternate method of MFA is to use an authenticator app such as Google Authenticator. This is a free download in the app store.

To add an account for MFA using an authenticator app, scan the QR code from the target app or website, and the authenticator app generates a new six-digit token code every 30 seconds that is unique for the target app or website.

You then enter the token code into the target app.

Alternate Method

Select Authenticator App

Scan QR Code

Scan the QR code from the Odessa MFA setup screen into the authenticator app, and enter the token generated by the authenticator app.

Setup Complete

This screen confirms that MFA is setup correctly.

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