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Signing in with a password and MFA

Written by Sven Poppelmann

Some organisations require password sign-in instead of one-time codes. If your organisation has this enabled, you'll use a password to log in, and may also need to complete a multi-factor authentication (MFA) step.

When password sign-in is required

Your organisation owner chooses the authentication method. If password sign-in is enabled:

  • You'll need a password to sign in on both web and the iOS app

  • One-time codes (OTP) via phone or email no longer work for your organisation

  • If you've never set a password, you'll be prompted to create one

Setting or changing your password

  1. Go to Settings > Security on the web app

  2. Under Password, click Change (or Set Password if you don't have one yet)

  3. Enter your current password (if you have one) and your new password

  4. Save - the new password takes effect immediately

Resetting a forgotten password

  1. On the login screen, click Forgot password?

  2. Enter your email address

  3. Check your email for a verification code

  4. Enter the code and create a new password

This works on both web and the iOS app.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA)

If your organisation requires MFA, after entering your password (or OTP) you'll be asked for a 6-digit code from your authenticator app (TOTP).

  • Setting up MFA: When first prompted, scan the QR code with an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or 1Password

  • Backup codes: Save the backup codes shown during setup - each can be used once if you lose access to your device

  • Signing in: Enter your password, then the 6-digit code from your authenticator app

Tips

  • Use a unique password you don't reuse elsewhere

  • Save your backup codes somewhere safe - you'll need them if you lose your phone

  • If your organisation switches to password sign-in, you'll be prompted to set a password on your next login

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