Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an added layer of security used to verify your identity when logging in to an account. Instead of relying on just a username and password, MFA requires a second form of verification, such as a code sent to your mobile device or generated by an authentication app.

This extra step helps protect sensitive information by making it much harder for unauthorized users to access your account, even if they have your password.

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When you integrate Buildertrend with Xero, any user with the following permissions will automatically be enrolled in MFA:

• Mark Bill/PO as paid

• View & Edit Invoices

• Connect & Copy to Xero Contact

• Send Invoices to Xero

• Connect & Copy Xero Vendors

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The first time you log in after MFA has been enabled on your account (this will occur automatically based on your Buildertrend permissions), you will be prompted to set up an authentication method.

You can select:

• SMS text messages, or
• An Authenticator app, such as Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or Authy 

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If you prefer to use SMS text messages for multi-factor authentication, select SMS as your authentication method. Enter your mobile phone number, and click Continue.

Enter the security code sent to your mobile phone to verify your authentication method, then select Continue to complete the multi-factor authentication setup.

 

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If you choose to use an authenticator app for multi-factor authentication, you’ll scan a QR code to link your Buildertrend account and generate one-time security codes.

To get started, install an authenticator app on your mobile device if you don’t already have one. Authenticator apps can scan QR codes and generate time-based security codes for login verification.

 

Once you have downloaded your preferred authentication app, scan the QR code from your authenticator app to add your Buildertrend account.

Next, enter the security code provided by your authenticator app to verify your authentication method, then click Continue to complete the multi-factor authentication setup.

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Once MFA is set up, you’ll be required to verify your identity using your selected method each time you log in to Buildertrend.

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