User Manual
Authenticate with two factor authentication
This page allows you to securely authenticate using your username and password as part of a two-factor authentication process.
Authenticate with two factor authentication
Summary
This page provides a secure interface for entering your username and password to complete a two-factor authentication step. Your username will be pre-filled, and you will need to enter your password before proceeding. An optional "Remember Key" checkbox is available for convenience, depending on the application's configuration.
Page Access
You can access this page by navigating to: /tfa_authentication
Page Functionalities
This page features the following interactive elements and information displays:
- Username Display: Your username is securely displayed in a dedicated field, pre-filled for your convenience. This field is for informational purposes only and cannot be edited on this page.
- Password Entry Field: This is where you will input your secret password. For enhanced security, the characters you type are obscured by default. You can toggle the visibility of your password by clicking on the eye icon located within the field, allowing you to confirm your entry.
- Remember Key Checkbox (Optional): Depending on the application's setup, you might see a checkbox labeled "Remember Key" (or similar text). If you check this box, the application may store your authentication key to simplify future login attempts.
- Submit Button: Once you have entered your password and, if desired, adjusted the "Remember Key" checkbox, click this button to proceed with the two-factor authentication.
Scenario Executions
Possible usage steps within this page
Follow these steps for a successful authentication:
- View Pre-filled Username: Observe that your username is already displayed in the designated input field. You do not need to enter it.
- Enter Your Password: Click into the password field and type your password. If you wish to see the characters you are typing, click the eye icon within the field. Click it again to hide them.
- Optional: Remember Key: If a "Remember Key" checkbox is visible and you wish the application to remember your authentication key for future sessions, click the checkbox to select it.
- Submit Authentication: Click the "Submit" button to send your credentials and complete this stage of the authentication process.
Expected Outcome: The system will process your provided password. If it is correct, you will either be successfully logged in or advanced to the next required step in the authentication flow.
Possible errors which may occur on this page
Be aware of the following common issue:
- Attempt to Authenticate with Empty Password: If you click the "Submit" button without entering any text into the password field, an error message will appear directly below the password input. The message will state: "Please enter the hash key to encrypt the private key."
How to Resolve: To rectify this, simply enter your password into the password field and then click the "Submit" button once more.
