Two Factor Authentication
Two factor authentication (2FA) enhances your account security by requiring both your password and a one-time access code to login.
The one-time access codes can be retrieved from an Authenticator app (recommended), via email. or via SMS.
When you login to your account at https://voipportal.com.au you’ll be prompted to enable two-factor authentication.
Enabling Two-Factor Authentication
To begin the process, click the Enable Two-Factor Authentication button. Enabling two-factor authentication requires an authenticator app.
If you don’t already have an authenticator app, some of the common freely available ones are listed below – click the platform to be taken to the app store. This guide uses Google Authenticator
Launch your authenticator, then click the + / Add button to add a new 2FA code.
Choose Scan a Barcode when prompted – you can also enter it manually if required, by selecting ‘Enter a provided key’ and using the unique code under the QR code.
Point your phone’s camera at the QR code to link your phone’s authenticator.
Locate the entry for https://voipportal.com.au in your authenticator’s list, then enter the 6 digit code into two-factor setup screen and click Authenticate & Enable
Skipping Two-Factor Authentication Enablement
If you would prefer not to enable two-factor at this time, you can select either of the following options:
Continue without enabling two-factor authentication will dismiss the prompt for this login, but will display it for any future logins.
You can also select to not be reminded about enabling two-factor authentication by choosing either 24 hours, 30 days or 12 months.
Logging in With Two-Factor Authentication
Once two-factor is enabled, when you log in, you’ll be required to provide a code. You can retrieve this code through the following methods
1. Authenticator
Open your authenticator app and locate the entry for your https://voipportal.com.au username.
Enter the 6 digit code into the prompt and click Authenticate
2. Email
At the two-factor prompt, click Login with email verification. The system will automatically send an email to the address we have on file.
Enter the 6 digit code from the email into the prompt and click Authenticate
3. SMS
At the two-factor prompt, click Login with SMS verification. The system will automatically send an SMS to the number we have on file.
Enter the 6 digit code from the SMS into the prompt and click Authenticate
Disabling Two-Factor Authentication
If, for any reason, you need to disable two-factor authentication, you can do so by logging in to https://voipportal.com.au and clicking on your username at the top right, and selecting Account Authorisation
Clicking the Disable Two-Factor Authentication button will switch off two-factor. This action will generate an email and SMS alert to both the account holder and any authorised contacts on the account.
