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Organization-level Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

If you are a part of an Organization that uses Equinix, you may be required to enable multi-factor authentication for your user account. If so, you will be required to complete the process here when you first sign into the portal.

If you are not required to use multi-factor authentication by an Organization, you can still self-enable MFA on your account.

Register Devices for MFA​

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You are required to register at least two authentication methods. The method you select first is used as the primary method.

While signed into the portal:

  1. On the Multi Factor Authentication Registration panel, click Continue.

  2. Choose a method and click Next.

    Follow the instructions to authenticate.

  3. Repeat these steps to configure additional methods.

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    You must completely register one authentication method before you start to register another method. You can click Cancel at any point in the process to clear all registration methods that were previously configured.

Authentication Methods​

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If you have migrated to the IAM platform, or if you are using Federated SSO, the only authentication methods available are SMS/Text and Mobile App.

SMS/Text​

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Applicable to organizations with MFA enabled on an Organization level. For self-enabled MFA, see Enable Multi-Factor Authentication.

To configure this authentication method:

  1. Select SMS/Texting and click Next.

  2. Select your home country, enter your mobile number, and click Next. A registration code is sent to your device.

  3. Enter the one-time passcode received on your mobile device, then click Next.

  4. Click Register Another to configure another method, or click Finish Registration.

Email​

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Applicable only to organizations with MFA enabled on an Organization level.

To configure this authentication method:

  1. Select Email and click Next.

  2. Enter your email address and click Next. A registration code is sent to your email.

  3. Enter the registration code from the email and click Next.

  4. Click Register Another to configure another method, or click Finish Registration.

Desktop App​

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Applicable to organizations with MFA enabled on organization level.

To configure this authentication method:

  1. Select Desktop App and click Next.

  2. Launch the PingID application from your computer. (If PingID is not available on your computer, download and install it first.)

  3. Follow the wizard to pair PingID with your MFA registration.

Mobile App​

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Applicable to organizations with MFA enabled at the organization level. For self-enabled MFA, see Enable Multi-Factor Authentication.

To configure this authentication method:

  1. Select Mobile App, and click Next.

  2. Download the PingID app to your mobile device (if not already installed).

  3. Scan the QR code into the PingID app, and select Finish Registration.

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    Alternatively, you can enter the pairing key manually.

Authentication During Sign In​

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Applicable to organizations with MFA enabled on organization level.

When you sign into the portal, you are asked for your one-time passcode.

  1. Enter the code you receive from your primary authentication method (text, email, etc.). Or to use an alternate registered device:

    1. Click Change Device. All the registered devices are displayed.
    2. Select the alternate authentication method.
    3. Enter the code received.

  2. Click Sign On.

Manage Your Authentication Devices​

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Applicable to organizations with MFA enabled on organization level. For information on managing devices for self-enabled MFA, see Manage Multi-Factor Authentication.

To make changes to the devices you use to authenticate your sign in:

  1. Sign into the Customer Portal. You are asked for your one-time passcode.

  2. Click Settings. All the registered devices are displayed.

  3. You can either:

    • Edit the details for the registered devices.
    • Add another authentication method by clicking Add and following the instructions.
    • Specify your primary method of authentication.
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    Some of these actions require you to authenticate with your existing primary method first.