# Multi-Factor Authentification

## Set up Multi-Factor Authentification

To protect your Enginsight environment from unauthorized access in addition to your password, you should set up a two-factor authentication.

Sensitive functions are always additionally protected by a second factor (e.g. creating plugins or changing settings). 

**Nevertheless, we recommend to request an additional authentication already at login:**

1. Go to Settings → 'User Account'
2. Open the 'Advanced Settings'
3. Activate the 'Two-Factor Authentification at Login'

Depending on what information you have stored in your user account, you will be offered different options for two-factor authentication:

* **Authenticator and cell phone number added**: Authenticator and SMS are offered
* **Authenticator added, no cell phone number**: only Authenticator is offered
* **Added cell phone number, no authenticator**: only SMS is offered
* **SMS is offered neither authenticator nor cell phone number added**: e-mail is offered

We do not recommend authentication via e-mail. Therefore, you should always provide a cell phone number or add an authenticator. By using both options, you minimize the chance of losing access to your Enginsight account for too short a time. If you still do not have access to your account, please contact support: <support@enginsight.com>

## Add a Authenticator App

1. Go to 'Settings' → Multi-Factor Authentication
2. Click on 'Add Authentication Code'
3. Scan the QR-Code with the Authenticator App on your mobile device or enter the Authenticator Code manually
4. Test the Authentication via App


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