
The OTP doesn’t require you to be connected to a network, and it won’t drain your battery. This timer is so you never have to use the same time-based one-time password (TOTP) twice and you don’t have to remember the number. Either approve the notification sent to the Microsoft Authenticator, or enter the one-time password (OTP) generated by the app. The OTP codes have a 30 second timer counting down. When enabled, during login after entering your password, you’ll be asked for an additional way to prove it’s really you. Multi factor authentication (MFA)provides a second layer of security. Getting started with multi-factor authentication You also have additional account management options for your Microsoft personal, work or school accounts.

This method also supports verifying third-party accounts from Google, Microsoft, Facebook, GitHub, and other service providers that have implemented their authentication following the TOTP standard.Use Microsoft Authenticator for easy, secure sign-ins for all your online accounts using multi-factor authentication, passwordless, or password autofill. Login Approval, QR Code, and Online Verification Code require a connection to your NAS, whereas TOTP can work offline.

Supports the following verification methods:ġ.Login Approval: Approve a login request with just a tapĢ.QR Code: Scan a QR code to verify a login requestģ.Online Verification Code: Receive a code sent from your QNAP device for verificationĤ.Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP): Generate a code automatically renewed for verification Supports scanning a QR code to quickly add an account Supports 2-Step Verification and Passwordless Login

You can authenticate your identity using 2-Step Verification or Passwordless Login and choose from multiple verification methods. QNAP Authenticator is a free app that adds an extra layer of security to your accounts by using your mobile device to verify your login.
