Two-Factor Genesis SIS MFA Setup

This document guides the user through completing the Genesis Two-Factor setup when the "Require Genesis MFA on Account" option is checked under System > Security > Search for User.

Requirements.

1. Require Genesis MFA on Account check off

2. A smartphone or browser with an Authenticator App (Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or similar)

Step 1 - Log in to Genesis

1. Navigate to your district Genesis login page

2. Enter your username and password.

When "Require Genesis MFA on Account" is checked, the user will not be able to access any other tabs until MFA is set up. You will see the screen below.

3. Click the "Enable One Time Password..." button and user will be presented with the following screen

4. From here, the user can either manually type (paste) the Secret Key into an authenticator.  They may alternatively click the "Show QR Code .." button and the presented QR code to auto setup.

5. Once the authenticator is setup, user should click the "Enable One Time Password" button.

6. Enter the 6 digit value from the authenticator into the new pop up and hit OK to test.

7. The user will now land on "Security Settings and Preferences " page.  Once they click "Close User Options", the process will be complete.

NOTE:  To Mass Add "Require Genesis MFA on Account " to users, you may do so using the Mass Update button on the user search screen.