2-Step Authentication

Genian NAC 6.0 uses 2-Step Authentication (AKA 2 Factor Authentication , 2fa , mfa ) with OTP to add a second level of authentication to an account log-in. Once OTP App is installed a QR Code will display so you can scan it with your smartphone or tablet. A six digit code will then be presented to then enter as the final step in your 2-Step Authentication. (six-digit code is continuously changing so enter it in quickly)

Step 1. Enable 2-Step Authentication For Administrator Account

  1. Go to Management > User in the top panel

  2. Go to Administrators in the left User Management panel

  3. Find and click Username of Administrator account in the main Administrators window

  4. Find and click Administrator tab

  5. Find General: 2-Step Authentication section in the main window

  6. Click OTP in drop-down

  7. Find Notification Options section. Enter the following:

    • Mobile Phone (e.g. 123-456-7890)

    • Display Phone Number (This is an optional number you want visible to sender)

    • Email (Multiple Email Addresses separated by commas)

  8. Click Update

Step 2. Enable 2-Step Authentication For The Policy Server

  1. Go to Preferences in the top panel

  2. Go to General > Console in the left Preferences panel

  3. Find Web Console: 2-Step Verification Methods section in the main Console window

  4. Click Checkbox for **OTP*

  5. Click Update

Step 3. Setup OTP App

  1. On your Mobile Phone go to App Store to download OTP App

  2. Logout from Policy Server UI and Login again

  3. After the first login is complete, the OTP app setup page will be displayed

  4. Please install one of the OTP Apps listed at the top of the screen through your smartphone's app store

  5. Scan the QR Code displayed on the screen through the installed app

  6. If you cannot scan, click Can't scan? Use text code instead. and directly enter the security key shown into the OTP app

  7. Enter the 6-digit number generated in the OTP app into the Authentication Code field

  8. Mobile Phone will present a 6 digit code that you will enter it into the OTP code input

  9. Click OK