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Secure Your Ark Light Account with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Step-by-Step Guide to Strengthening Your Account Security with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

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Written by Damon Jackman
Updated over 2 years ago

Introduction

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a critical security measure to protect your Ark Light account from unauthorized access. This article will guide you through the process of setting up MFA. To understand why MFA is important, refer to our detailed article on the subject.

MFA Setup

All Ark Light accounts require MFA using an authenticator app. If you haven't set it up yet, you will see a warning banner prompting you to do so. To begin the setup process, follow these steps:

  1. Install an Authenticator App: Ensure that you have an authenticator app installed on your mobile phone or tablet. We recommend using Google Authenticator (iOS or Android) or Microsoft Authenticator (iOS or Android).

  2. Enable MFA: Click on the "Enable Multi-Factor" link in the warning banner. Select the option for "Setup MFA" to proceed.

  3. Add Ark Light Account to Authenticator App: Open your authenticator app and choose the option to add a new login. The recommended method is to scan the QR code displayed by Ark Light. In case you are unable to scan the QR code, click on the "Unable to scan image?" link to enter the code manually.

  4. Save Recovery Keys: After setting up MFA, make sure to save your recovery keys securely. We recommend using a password manager to store these keys. Saving the recovery keys will complete the setup process.

Login Process

Once MFA is enabled, the next time you log in to your Ark Light account, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Ark Light login page and enter your credentials as usual.

  2. When prompted, open your authenticator app to generate the MFA code.

  3. Enter the MFA code in the designated field on the login page.

Remember, for convenience, you can choose to remember your device for 30 days after logging in. This will avoid the need to enter the MFA code during subsequent logins.

By implementing Multi-Factor Authentication, you significantly enhance the security of your Ark Light account, safeguarding your valuable data and personal information.

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