System The Introduction of Two-Factor Authentication | 2024-12-02 |
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For your privacy protection,
2FA will be implemented on December 3, 2024. What is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)?Two-factor authentication is a security service that adds an extra layer of protection after entering your username and password when logging in.
- Smartship login > Authenticate via device or email > Done
By setting up 2FA, even if someone learns your username and password, they cannot access your account without the second verification step.How to use 2FAYou can set up two-factor authentication by going to the Two-Factor Authentication settings page or SmartShip Settings > Account Setting > Security Management.
*If 2FA is not set up, a reminder will be sent every 90 days. At that time, you need, to register a recovery email to set up 2FA (see the 'How to register a recovery email' section below). How to Register a Recovery EmailA recovery email is a method that can be used to access your account if you are unable to log in due to changes in account management (e.g., staff change or resignation).
Go to Setting > Account Setting> Security Management, and register a different email from your login email through email authentication. Two-Factor Authentication ProcessWhen logging in from a new device or a new browser that does not have 2FA enabled, authentication will be required through another device or the recovery email.
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