2-Step Verification FAQ
This FAQ covers how 2-step verification works, your setup options, and how to manage devices鈥攕o you can stay protected and connected.
2-step verification, also known as multi-factor authentication (MFA), is a security feature that helps protect your 51直播 portal account by requiring two forms of identification before granting access:
- Something you know (your password), and
- Something you have (like a phone).
Even if your password is stolen, 2-step verification adds a second layer of protection.
- Log into the 51直播 portal with your username and password.
- Verify your identity using:
- A code sent to you via text message or phone call, or
- A time-based code from an authenticator app (e.g., Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, Authy, etc.).
Only after both steps are completed will you gain access to your account.
Yes, you must enter a verification code to access the 51直播 portal.
Text Message
- A 6-digit code is sent to your registered mobile phone number via text message.
- Enter the code to proceed.
Phone Call
- You receive an automated voice call that states the verification code.
- Listen carefully and type the code into the login prompt.
Note: When the call is received, you must answer it. We cannot guarantee a code will be left in your voicemail. You may click 鈥渃all again鈥 if the call wasn鈥檛 answered.
Authenticator App
- An app on your phone generates a time-based 6-digit code.
- This method works even when your phone is offline and is considered more secure than text message or email.
Authenticator apps offer stronger protection because:
- Codes refresh every 30 seconds.
- No network connection is required to retrieve the code.
Step 1: Download an authenticator app on your mobile device. Popular choices include Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, Authy and Duo Mobile.
Step 2: Log into the 51直播 portal and click on My Profile to begin authenticator app setup. Follow the instructions on screen.
Note: If you plan to use authenticator apps on multiple devices or want to add a device in the future, be sure to save the key code provided during initial setup.
Step 3: You now have the option to select Authenticator App as a verification method during login.
Yes, you can use the same QR code or key code with multiple devices or authenticator apps. This is helpful if:
- You want a backup device in case your primary one is lost or unavailable.
- You use multiple devices (e.g., phone and tablet).
Note: If you do not have the QR code or key code used during initial device setup, you will need to reconfigure your 2-step verification settings to add additional devices.
Yes. You will need to log into the 51直播 portal using the text message or phone verification method, then click on My Profile to reconfigure your 2-step verification settings and set up a new device.
The countdown timer ensures that each code is time-sensitive and short-lived, which makes it much harder for someone to intercept and reuse it. These codes are valid only for a brief period, increasing security by limiting the window in which a stolen code could be used.