Overview

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an authentication system that requires a user to provide two or more verification factors for successful authentication, and is one of the most effective ways to protect valuable information and accounts against unauthorised access.

The Meshed Platform login process can be enhanced by enabling Multi-factor authentication (MFA).  

Meshed Platform Multi-factor authentication (MFA) functionality overview:

• Enable or disable MFA systemwide for all UsersMFA is enabled or disabled systemwide.
• Only SAdmin Users can configure MFA.
• Only SAdmin Users can enable or disable MFA.MFA for Users (Staff, Students, Teachers, Agents)
• Only SAdmin Users can manage MFA for enabled Users
• Uses a 6 digit One Time Passcode (OTP) for logging in. 
• User One Time Passcode ( OTP ) is provided via email. The OTP is a unique password that expires and can only be used once, as the name suggests.
• User can resend a new OTP

By default the Meshed Platform Multi-factor Authentication functionality is disabled.