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Useful How-To video available here: https://www.rootshellsecurity.net/how-to-videos/

Initial Setup

Once you have created your password and logged in through the initial login screen, you will be prompted to set up two-factor authentication (also known as ‘2FA’).  

This is a security step to ensure your account is protected beyond just an email and password.  Once the 2FA registration process is complete, each time you login into Prism the platform you will be asked to enter the 2FA code after you’ve provided a valid email address and password.

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It’s free and quick to set up an authenticator app for your smartphone. Prism  the platform has been tested to work with the following 2FA authenticator apps:

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Step 1: Scan the QR code presented to you in the Prism the Platform. Most authenticator apps in both iOS and Android smartphones will allow you to take a picture of the QR code on the screen by Prismthe platform. After you have created the MFA account on your smartphone’s authenticator app, select ‘Confirm Setup’ in the Prism the Platform (see below screenshot)

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IMPORTANT: Without a 2FA Backup Code, you will need to contact your Prism the platform administrator to have your 2FA account reset. Therefore please ensure you store this code safely and securely.

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NOTE: You will need to enter a 6-digit code from your smartphone’s authenticator app each time you want to log into Prismthe platform

Reset Your 2FA

If you ever need to reset your two-factor authentication, perhaps because you’ve deleted the 2FA account on your smartphone’s authenticator app, or you’ve lost your smartphone, you can follow these steps to reset your 2FA.

Step 1: You must first log into Prism the platform with your valid email address and password before you have the option to ‘Reset 2FA’ (see below)

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NOTE: If you have lost your 2FA Backup Code, you will need to contact your Prism the platform administrator to have your 2FA account reset.

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