Asked by: Dandan Ziadi
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How do I set up the Salesforce Authenticator app?

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  1. Download and install version 3 or later of the Salesforce Authenticator app for the type of mobile device you use.
  2. From your personal settings, enter Advanced User Details in the Quick Find box, then select Advanced User Details.
  3. Find App Registration: Salesforce Authenticator and click Connect.


Also question is, what is Salesforce Authenticator?

Salesforce Authenticator is a two-factor authentication app for your mobile device, adding an extra layer of security to protect your Salesforce account and data. Version 3 includes the ability to intelligently save your trusted locations so that you can save time and stay secure.

Also, is Microsoft authenticator app free? With this free app, you can sign into your personal Microsoft account without one. For security, you'll use a fingerprint, face recognition, or a PIN. The Microsoft Authenticator app is available for Android and iOS.

Also asked, how do I disable Salesforce Authenticator?

Disconnect Salesforce Authenticator (Versions 2 and 3) from a User's Account

  1. From Setup, enter Users in the Quick Find box, then select Users.
  2. Click the user's name.
  3. On the user's detail page, click Disconnect next to the App Registration: Salesforce Authenticator field.

What is two factor authentication in Salesforce?

Two-factor authentication is the most effective way to protect your org's user accounts. When two-factor authentication is enabled, users are required to log in with two pieces of information, such as a username and a one-time password (OTP).

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How do I enable two factor authentication in Salesforce?

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  1. To require this authentication every time users log into Salesforce, go to “Administrative Setup” and then “Manage Users” and “Profiles.”
  2. Then select the “Two-Factor Authentication for User Interface Logins” permission in the user profile or permission set.

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How do I generate OTP in Salesforce?

From Setup, enter Users in the Quick Find box, then select Users. Click the name of the user who needs a temporary verification code. You can't generate a code for an inactive user. Find Temporary Verification Code, then click Generate.

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What is Salesforce security token?

Your Salesforce security token is a case-sensitive alphanumeric key that is used in combination with a password to access Salesforce via API. The purpose of the token is to improve the security between Salesforce users and Salesforce.com in the case of a compromised account.

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What feature would you use to track changes to settings in Salesforce?

The Audit Trail helps you track the recent Setup changes that you and other administrators have made to your organization. This is especially useful in organizations with multiple administrators.

It lists:
  • The date and time (with timezone) of the change.
  • Who made it (by username).
  • What the change was.

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How many days worth of changes to settings can you download Salesforce?

Required Editions and User Permissions
To download your org's complete setup history for the past 180 days, click Download. After 180 days, setup entity records are deleted. The history shows the 20 most recent setup changes made to your org.

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How do I remove authentication?

Turn off 2-Step Verification
  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open your device's Settings app Google. Google Account.
  2. At the top, tap Security.
  3. Under "Signing in to Google," tap 2-Step Verification. You might need to sign in.
  4. Tap Turn off.
  5. Confirm by tapping Turn off.

Marylee Langenacker

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Why does Salesforce ask for a verification code?

Users logging in to Salesforce will be prompted to verify their identity as a security measure. This behavior is common for Users in organizations who automatically delete browser cookies for security purposes or don't specify trusted login IP ranges under Network Access.

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How do I turn off email verification in Salesforce?

1. Have your System Administrators or Designated Contacts open a case with Salesforce Support.

Make a request to disable Email Change Verification
  1. General Application Area: select Feature Activation.
  2. Case Description: specify the feature requested, Disable the Email Change Verification.

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How do I link my Salesforce Authenticator to my Salesforce account?

Enter Personal Information in the Quick Find box, then select Personal Information. Find App Registration: Salesforce Authenticator and click Connect. For security purposes, you're prompted to log in to your account. Open the Salesforce Authenticator app on your mobile device.

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How do I turn on Microsoft authenticator app?

Add your work or school account
  1. On your computer, go to the Additional security verification page.
  2. Check the box next to Authenticator app, and then select Configure.
  3. Open the Microsoft Authenticator app, select Add account from the Customize and control icon in the upper-right, and then select Work or school account.

Ysabel Bromstrup

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How do I turn on Microsoft authenticator?

To set up the Microsoft Authenticator app
  1. Select Security info from the left navigation pane or from the link in the Security info block, and then select Add method from the Security info page.
  2. On the Add a method page, select Authenticator app from the drop-down list, and then select Add.

Yucheng Emily

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Where is the QR code for Microsoft authenticator?

Add account to Microsoft Authenticator
  1. Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone.
  2. Tap the + > Work or school account.
  3. Use your phone to scan the QR square that is on your computer screen. Notes:
  4. Your account will be added automatically to the app and will display a six-digit code.

Linwei Irazuaga

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What is the best authenticator app?

  • Google Authenticator: Best overall.
  • LastPass Authenticator: Runner up.
  • Microsoft Authenticator.
  • Authy: Best multi-device solution.
  • Yubico Authenticator.
  • Titan Security Key.

Jun Ezeiza

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Is Microsoft authenticator secure?

Authenticator is Microsoft's own two-step verification security feature. As with Google two-step verification the idea is that to make your accounts more secure you dispense with passwords as the primary way to unlock devices.

Donaciana Ifland

Reviewer

How do I turn off Microsoft authenticator?

To turn two-step verification on or off:
  1. Go to Security settings and sign in with your Microsoft account.
  2. Under the Two-step verification section, choose Set up two-step verification to turn it on, or choose Turn off two-step verification to turn it off.
  3. Follow the instructions.

Saloua Gluzman

Reviewer

What works with Microsoft authenticator?

The Microsoft Authenticator app works with any account that uses two-factor verification and supports the time-based one-time password (TOTP) standards. Your organization might require you to use an authenticator app to sign-in and access your organizational data and documents.

Vasiliki Scheuenpflug

Reviewer

How do I install Microsoft authenticator on my iPhone?

Launch the Microsoft Authenticator app, click the Add button, tap third party accounts, then use your phone to scan the QR code on the screen. Authenticator will then generate a code, which you can enter and verify. You can use this with other services such as Dropbox and Google.

Yosua

Supporter

What is Microsoft authenticator for?

Microsoft Authenticator is a security app for two-factor authentication. It competes directly with Google Authenticator, Authy, LastPass Authenticator, and several others. You may run into the app when updating your Microsoft account settings or enabling two-factor authentication there.

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