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Switching 2FA authentication methods

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Switching 2FA authentication methods

You can switch authentication methods from your account settings. Users logging in using email account credentials cannot switch to the email 2FA method and are encouraged to switch to the FortiToken method for better security.

To switch 2FA authentication methods:
  1. Log in to the portal.
  2. Click the Account menu at the top-right of portal and select Security Credentials.

  3. In the navigation pane, click Two Factor Authentication. The Two Factor Authentication page opens.

  4. Select the authentication method and click Update.

Switching 2FA authentication methods

You can switch authentication methods from your account settings. Users logging in using email account credentials cannot switch to the email 2FA method and are encouraged to switch to the FortiToken method for better security.

To switch 2FA authentication methods:
  1. Log in to the portal.
  2. Click the Account menu at the top-right of portal and select Security Credentials.

  3. In the navigation pane, click Two Factor Authentication. The Two Factor Authentication page opens.

  4. Select the authentication method and click Update.