We are excited to share that Two-Factor authentication (otherwise known as 2FA) is now available for all administrators across GiveCampus! Security has remained a top priority for our team and two-factor authentication is another layer that prevents a user from actually gaining access to your GiveCampus account in the event that a malicious user figures out your givecampus.com password. Data breaches continue to impact individuals and organizations at all levels and we continue to take steps to ensure the security of all users across GiveCampus. Even if your passwords are strong, there is still a real possibility that your information could end up in the wrong hands. Two-Factor authentication layers in extra security to keep your donors and their data secure.
How does 2FA work?
With two-factor enabled, you will be prompted to enter a 6-digit code every time you login to GiveCampus, which will either come from the Google Authenticator app installed on your phone (iOS / Android), or from an email that gets sent to your GC email address every time you login.
How can I enable 2fa on GiveCampus?
Login to your GiveCampus account and right underneath your name you can click the Profile link and then click on the Account tab.
In the middle of the page, you will find a Two-factor Authentication section, which will both give you a button to enable 2FA for your account, and also present you a QR code that you can scan into the Google Authenticator app on your phone.
The mobile application is optional, but can be a nice way to store all your 2FA codes in one place. If you would prefer to receive your code to your GiveCampus email each time you login, you can simply click the button to enable 2FA. That email will contain the 6-digit code that will let you proceed to GiveCampus after logging in.
How can I enable 2FA on the Volunteer Management System?
Login to your VMS account and right underneath your name you can click the Edit Profile link. This will take you to a new page dedicated to your profile information and after scrolling down you will see a section called Two-Factor Authentication.
This section will again walk you through using a mobile application to store your 2FA code or if you would prefer the process of retrieval by an email. If you are using multiple GiveCampus products, you just need to set up the 2FA process one time and you will always be prompted for your 6 digit code when logging in.
Two-Factor Authentication FAQs:
1. What exactly is two-factor authentication?
-Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an additional layer of end-user account protection beyond a password. It significantly decreases the risk of account takeovers where a hacker accesses banking, shopping, social media or other online accounts by combining the password (something you know) with a second factor, like a one-time passcode or push notification sent to your mobile phone (something you have). In the case of GiveCampus it’s an extra layer of security protecting donor and school data across the board.
2. Is this the same thing as two-step verification?
-Yes. Websites refer to this security feature in several different ways: two-factor authentication (or 2FA), two-step verification (or 2-Step), multi-factor authentication and two-step authentication.
3. What if I receive an authorization code that I didn’t request?
-If you receive an authentication code but did not request one, there is a chance your account password has been compromised – but don’t worry, whomever is attempting to access your account cannot get the code sent to you. If this does occur, we recommend that you immediately change your affected account password.
4. Do I need to set up two factor authentication?
It is not required, however we highly encourage using this feature to prevent both you and your donors' data. Traditional password-based accounts have become outdated and by turning on 2fa this creates an additional layer of security to prevent against these malicious actors.