2-factor authentication (2FA) is essential to keeping your data safe. Learn how to improve cybersecurity, make sure you can log in securely to Sage products, and get set up in 6 simple steps.
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There were 5.6 billion annual malware attacks worldwide in 2020.1
The global average cost of a data breach is USD$3.86M.2
Credentials is the top category of compromised data in global SMB breaches.3
Nearly 40% of respondents never update their passwords.4
It’s a simple way to protect your data from fraud and cyberattacks. 2-factor authentication adds extra security to your Sage account. Every time you log in, you’ll be given a 6-digit code to verify that it’s you.
You can choose from 3 different methods. This verifies that users are who they say they are when logging into Sage products, helping to prevent fraudulent sign-in attempts.
Authenticator app : the most secure option, recommended by Sage—a time-based code is generated by an authenticator app (Microsoft Authenticator, Twilio Authy, and Google Authenticator) downloaded to the user’s mobile device, tablet or desktop.
This is a reliable option if you are a frequent traveller. You can access a code using WiFi, even if your phone doesn't have any reception.
Step 1 : Once you have decided how you want to receive your code (authenticator app, or text or phone), keep your phone/device close to you.
Step 2 : Go to https://account.sso.sage.com/set-up-mfa to log into Account Management.
Step 3 : Select 2-factor authentication and click send email to get the set-up link.
Step 4 : Scan the QR code from the authenticator app or enter a phone number to get a 6-digit code.
Step 5 : Enter the 6-digit code and continue.
Step 6 : Save the recovery code somewhere safe.
We recommend adding a secondary phone number or email address in case you are unable to access the device used for 2FA set-up. You will be prompted to do so once 2FA set-up is complete.
After initial set-up, the login process will have one added step requiring you to enter a 6-digit code provided via authenticator app, SMS text, or phone call to your device. It’s easy to flag a device as 'trusted', which will save the 2FA information for 30 days before requesting another code at login.
Once 2FA is set up, users will receive a recovery code. It’s really important that users save this recovery code somewhere safe and accessible. This code will be needed if they ever need to login but don’t have their devices with them to retrieve the one-time passcode.
No, a code can only be used once. A 6-digit code will expire after three to five minutes.
Get step-by-step instructions on how to get started from our team of experts or set up now.
