Logging in Using Appliance Two Factor Authentication

Describes the procedure to log in using the Two Factor Authentication

Perform the following steps to log in using Appliance Two Factor Authentication:

  1. Navigate to ESA login page.

  2. Enter your username.

  3. Enter your password.

  4. Click Sign in.
    After verification, a separate login dialog appears.

    Verification Code Screen

    As a prerequisite, a new user must setup an account on Google Authenticator. Download the Google Authenticator app in your device and follow the instructions to create a new account.

  5. Enter the shared-secret in your device.
    If the system is configured for per-user shared-secret, then this secret code is made available. If this is a web-session, then you are presented with a barcode and the applications that support it.

  6. After you accept the shared-secret, the device displays a verification code.

  7. Enter this verification code in the screen displayed in step 4.

  8. Click Verify.

Last modified January 30, 2025