This article provides a guide for PBJ Admin users on enabling, using, and managing two-factor authentication (2FA) for their own user accounts. Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to protect sensitive information and prevent unauthorized access.
Prerequisites
- Two-Factor Authentication enabled on your PBJ instance
- A PBJ Admin account with Two-Factor Authentication enabled
- A third-party authentication application
How To Enable Two-Factor Authentication
1. Log In To PBJ Admin
Visit https://admin.<yourlotterydomain>.com and enter your Powered by Jumbo username and password.
2. Navigate To Account Settings
Click on your account name in the top right of PBJ Admin, and then select Account Settings.
3. Select Two-Factor Authentication
Click on Two-factor Authentication from the left toolbar on the Account Settings page.
4. Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Click on the blue Enable two-factor authentication button.
A pop-up window will appear, detailing examples of third-party authentication apps that can be used.
Once your preferred authentication app is ready, do the following:
- Scan the QR code using the authentication app, or manually enter the code to link the 2FA app to PBJ Admin
- Enter the two-factor authentication code from the app into PBJ Admin
Two-factor authentication is now enabled on your PBJ Admin account.
How To Disable Two-Factor Authentication
1. Log In To PBJ Admin
Visit https://admin.<yourlotterydomain>.com and enter your Powered by Jumbo username and password.
2. Navigate To Account Settings
Click on your account name in the top right of PBJ Admin, and then select Account Settings.
3. Select Two-Factor Authentication
Click on Two-factor Authentication from the left toolbar on the Account Settings page.
4. Disable Two-Factor Authentication
Click the Disable two-factor authentication button.
Enter in your PBJ Admin username and password, and click Confirm.
Two-factor authentication is now disabled.
Log In Using Two-Factor Authentication
1. Log In To PBJ Admin
Visit https://admin.<yourlotterydomain>.com and enter your Powered by Jumbo username and password.
2. Enter Two-Factor Authentication Code
After entering your PBJ Admin username and password, you will be prompted for a two-factor authentication code.
Open the two-factor authentication app linked to PBJ Admin and look for the two-factor authentication code. Enter the two-factor authentication code into PBJ Admin.
There will be an option to remember this device for 30 days. Remembering a device for 30 days allows you to log in without needing a two-factor authentication code on that device, for 30 days. Check the checkbox if you want the device to be remembered.
Click on the blue Continue button to log in.