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How to enable two-factor authentication for SimpleMDM

SMDM Team
SimpleMDM team|June 20, 2016
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SimpleMDM supports two-factor authentication, allowing you to enable an extra layer of security for your SimpleMDM administrator account. Enabling two-factor authentication is easy, and we recommend doing so if you haven’t already.

Steps to enable two-factor authentication

  1. Once signed into SimpleMDM, click the user button in the top right of the screen. Select “User Settings”

  2. On the “Security” tab, look for the “Two-Factor Authentication” section. Click “Enable”

  3. Scan the presented barcode with an authenticator app, such as Google Authenticator.

  4. On the next screen, enter the authenticator code to verify the scan.

  5. Two-factor authentication is now enabled.


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The SimpleMDM team creates practical guides for IT professionals managing and securing Apple devices at work. Built for admins, by admins, our content is grounded in real-world experience and focused on making Apple device management simpler across macOS, iOS, and iPadOS environments. As a cloud-based mobile device management (MDM) solution, SimpleMDM helps teams deploy devices with zero-touch enrollment, enforce security policies, manage apps and configurations, and automate routine tasks so that devices stay secure, up to date, and ready to use from day one.

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