How to Configure Two-Factor Authentication

Two-factor authentication adds an additional layer of security to your account by requiring more than just a password to log in. This article will explain how to enable and disable two-factor authentication when logging in to CFI.

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication

How do I enable two-factor authentication?

🚨 IMPORTANT: To set up 2FA, you must have an authenticator app installed on your mobile device. Some commonly used authenticator apps are:

  • Google Authenticator
  • LastPass
  • Microsoft Authenticator
  • 1Password
  1. Log in to your CFI learner dashboard

  2. At the top right of the screen, click the My Account dropdown, and click Profile.

    Accessing your profile
  3. At the top right of the screen, click the Settings button.

  4. Select the Password tab from the top navigation menu, then click Manage Two-Factor Authentication.

    Turning on 2FA
  5. Scan the QR code with the authenticator app of your choosing to generate a six-digit code.

  6. Enter the code in the pin-code field, then click Save Changes.

    2FA QR Code

You will receive a notification when the setup is complete. Successful setup can also be confirmed from the Password tab by verifying the status shows Status: Enabled.

2FA successfully enabled

You will now be required to enter a six-digit code generated by your authenticator each time you log in to CFI.

Verification form

How to Log in to CFI with 2FA

  1. Click here to log in to your dashboard.
  2. Open your authenticator app and locate the six-digit CFI code.
  3. Input the code shown, then click Verify code.

Entering the verification code

(1Password Only) How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication

To begin, make sure you have the:

  • 1Password account
  • 1Password application on your phone
  • 1Password extension for your browser

For details, see 1Password documentation

  1. Log into the 1Password application on your phone.
  2. Open the CFI website entry or create one according to 1Password instructions, and click Edit.

  3. Tap add more.

    Adding a one-time password login option

  4. Tap One-Time Password, and tap the icon for scanning the QR code.

    Selecting the QR code scanning

  5. (optional) To be able to scan the QR code, you might need to grant 1Password access to your phone's camera.

    Camera permissions setting
  6. The next step is scanning the QR code on the CFI Web site. Log in to your CFI learner dashboard

  7. At the top right of the screen, click the My Account dropdown, and click Profile.

    Accessing your profile
  8. At the top right of the screen, click the Settings button.

  9. Select the Password tab from the top navigation menu, then click Manage Two-Factor Authentication.

  10. Scan the QR code with the 1Password application.
  11. In the 1Password application, tap Save.

  12. Click the pin-code field, and select the CFI account suggestion by 1Password. The one-time code is populated from 1Password. Click Save Changes.

    Finalizing the setup

You will receive a notification when the setup is complete. Successful setup can also be confirmed from the Password tab by verifying the status shows Status: Enabled.

2FA successfully enabled

You will now be required to populate the one-time password generated by 1PAssword each time you log in to CFI.

(1Password Only) How to Log in to CFI with 2FA

Your CFI credentials must be configured in the 1Password vault first. The vault must be unlocked to populate the credentials. The 1Password browser extension is needed.

  1. Click here to log in to your dashboard.
  2. Click the Email field, and select the CFI account from the 1Password suggestion.
  3. Click Log In.
  4. Click the Two-Factor Authentication field. The one-time password is generated and populated by the 1Password application.
  5. Click Verify code.
Logging into with 1Password

How to Disable Two-Factor Authentication

How do I disable two-factor authentication?

  1. Log in to your CFI learner dashboard.
  2. At the top right of the screen, click the My Account dropdown, and click Profile.
  3. At the top right of the screen, click the Settings button.
  4. Select the Password tab from the top navigation menu, then click Manage Two-Factor Authentication.
  5. Open the authenticator app on your mobile device and locate the six-digit CFI code.
  6. (for 1Password) In the pin-code field, click the 1Password icon, and select the CFI account.

  7. Enter the code into the pin-code field, and click Save Changes.

You will no longer be required to enter a code in addition to your credentials when you log in to CFI.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I set up two-factor authentication while creating my CFI account?

  • Setting up two-factor authentication is not an option during the initial registration process. It can be configured as soon as you gain access to your dashboard.

What if I lost the device my authenticator app was set up on?

  • If you cannot access your authentification codes, contact us at [email protected] to temporarily disable two-factor authentication. You will be required to answer security questions to protect your account.
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