Configure two-factor authentication (2FA)

Configure two-factor authentication (2FA)

Two-factor authentication (2FA) enhances the security of your Cheel account by requiring a verification code in addition to your password. This code is generated by an authenticator app installed on your smartphone.

Two-factor authentication is mandatory for all Cheel users. When offered, you can postpone its activation for up to 5 logins.

Before we begin

You need to have an authentication app on your smartphone, for example:
  1. Microsoft Authenticator
  2. Google Authenticator
  3. Another application compatible with TOTP authentication codes

Enable two-factor authentication

  1. When you log in to Cheel, a message informs you that two-factor authentication must be enabled:



  2. Click on Enable two-factor authentication now.
  3. The activation page is displayed:



  4. Open your authentication app on your smartphone.
  5. Choose the option to add a new account.
  6. Scan the QR code displayed in Cheel.
    If you cannot scan the QR Code, manually enter the authentication key displayed next to the QR Code into your application.
    Warning
    Never share your QR code or authentication key with another person.
  7. After adding the Cheel account to your authenticator app, a 6-digit code will be displayed.
  8. Enter this code in the "Validate Cheel authentication code" area.
  9. Click on Check and activate .
Two-factor authentication is now enabled on your account.

During your next connections

  1. Enter your login details and click on Login :




  2. The Two-Factor Authentication page is displayed:



  3. Open your authenticator application.
  4. Enter the 6-digit code displayed in the application into Cheel.
  5. Click on Login .