The following is a guide on how to enable and use Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for your Human Research Ethics Application (HREA) account.
How to enable MFA - External Portal Setup
Note: You will also need to download the 'Google Authenticator' or 'Microsoft Authentication' app onto your smartphone.
Step 1
- Log in to your account.
- At External Portal page, click on the avatar icon on the top-right corner of the page.
- Click Account settings. This will open Account settings page.
Step 2
Follow the instructions provided on the screen.
- At Account settings page, go to Manage two factor authentication.
- Click Enable to enable the feature.
Step 3
Follow the instructions provided on the screen.
- Open the Google/Microsoft Authentication app.
- Find the one-time password for your account and enter in the text field below.
- Click Save.
How to Log in to your Account with MFA
Step 1
Enter your username and password in the fields provided and click Log in.
Step 2
Follow the instructions provided on the screen.
- Open your Google/Microsoft Authenticator app.
- Find the one-time password for your account and enter in the text field below.
- Once you have entered your code, click Submit.
Step 3
- A 'Licence agreement' notice will appear on your screen.
- Click Agree.
- This will log you into your account.