2-step verification

Set up 2-step verification for your Autodesk account. 


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Whether you are an existing user or a new Autodesk user,

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you can set up 2-Step Verification through your Autodesk account profile security settings.

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To set up 2-Step Verification, first, on your mobile device, install an authenticator application of your choice.

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There are several options available and, in this example, Google Authenticator is installed.

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Please note, there may be variations between different authenticator apps.

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Once installed, open the app on your phone.

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Tap Get started.

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You can choose to use the authenticator app without an account,

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or you can proceed to log in with the account associated with the app.

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Select the account you want to log in with, and then tap Continue.

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The page redirects.

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Select Add a code.

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Next, on your desktop, sign into your Autodesk account.

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Select your profile icon, and from the drop-down, under My Profile Settings, select Password and Security.

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This opens the Security section of the My profile and settings page.

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Under 2-Step Verification, click Set up.

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You are prompted to enter your email and password again.

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Once you are logged in, a QR code displays.

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Back on your mobile device, select Scan a QR code.

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Then, using your device, scan the QR code displayed on your desktop.

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In the app, a code for “Autodesk MFA” appears.

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Back on your desktop, on the Set up 2-step verification page,

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enter the app-generated code.

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Click Turn on.

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Now, 2-Step Verification is enabled.

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The next time you sign into your Autodesk account, you will be prompted for a code.

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On your mobile device, open the authenticator app.

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A verification code automatically generates.

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Back on your desktop, enter the code you received from the app.

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Select Enter Code.

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In case you cannot access the verification code from your mobile device,

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you can choose to receive the code via email.

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During the login process, select Use another method.

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Then, from the Select a method page, choose Email me.

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Then click Send Code.

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An email with your verification code is sent to your email inbox.

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In the code field, enter the code you received.

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Optionally, you can select Do not ask again on this device if you do not wish to be prompted for verification for the next 30 days.

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Click Enter Code.

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After verification, the page redirects to the home page.

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Enabling 2-Step Verification is an easy way to add an extra layer of security to your sensitive information and intellectual property.

Video transcript

00:11

Whether you are an existing user or a new Autodesk user,

00:14

you can set up 2-Step Verification through your Autodesk account profile security settings.

00:19

To set up 2-Step Verification, first, on your mobile device, install an authenticator application of your choice.

00:26

There are several options available and, in this example, Google Authenticator is installed.

00:32

Please note, there may be variations between different authenticator apps.

00:36

Once installed, open the app on your phone.

00:40

Tap Get started.

00:42

You can choose to use the authenticator app without an account,

00:46

or you can proceed to log in with the account associated with the app.

00:50

Select the account you want to log in with, and then tap Continue.

00:54

The page redirects.

00:57

Select Add a code.

00:59

Next, on your desktop, sign into your Autodesk account.

01:03

Select your profile icon, and from the drop-down, under My Profile Settings, select Password and Security.

01:11

This opens the Security section of the My profile and settings page.

01:16

Under 2-Step Verification, click Set up.

01:19

You are prompted to enter your email and password again.

01:23

Once you are logged in, a QR code displays.

01:27

Back on your mobile device, select Scan a QR code.

01:31

Then, using your device, scan the QR code displayed on your desktop.

01:37

In the app, a code for “Autodesk MFA” appears.

01:42

Back on your desktop, on the Set up 2-step verification page,

01:47

enter the app-generated code.

01:49

Click Turn on.

01:52

Now, 2-Step Verification is enabled.

01:55

The next time you sign into your Autodesk account, you will be prompted for a code.

02:00

On your mobile device, open the authenticator app.

02:04

A verification code automatically generates.

02:08

Back on your desktop, enter the code you received from the app.

02:12

Select Enter Code.

02:17

In case you cannot access the verification code from your mobile device,

02:21

you can choose to receive the code via email.

02:24

During the login process, select Use another method.

02:28

Then, from the Select a method page, choose Email me.

02:32

Then click Send Code.

02:35

An email with your verification code is sent to your email inbox.

02:40

In the code field, enter the code you received.

02:43

Optionally, you can select Do not ask again on this device if you do not wish to be prompted for verification for the next 30 days.

02:51

Click Enter Code.

02:53

After verification, the page redirects to the home page.

02:57

Enabling 2-Step Verification is an easy way to add an extra layer of security to your sensitive information and intellectual property.

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