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	\|description=~~Add an extra layer of security with~~ Google Authenticator. ~~Protect your~~ account ~~with two-factor authentication~~. ~~Activate today!~~		\|description=Enable two-factor authentication for admin login. Use Google Authenticator or compatible TOTP apps for 6-digit codes. Enhances account security. Free feature.
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	\|title=Google Authenticator custom feature - SimplyBook.me		\|title=Google Authenticator custom feature - SimplyBook.me
			\|description=Add an extra layer of security with Google Authenticator. Protect your account with two-factor authentication. Activate today!
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	\|keywords=faq, frequently asked questions, booking software, appointment system questions, appointments online, calendar software, booking system, booking calendar, scheduling software, online appointment scheduling, online scheduling, plugins, custom features, 2-step authentication, 2-step auth, account access, secure access		\|keywords=faq, frequently asked questions, booking software, appointment system questions, appointments online, calendar software, booking system, booking calendar, scheduling software, online appointment scheduling, online scheduling, plugins, custom features, 2-step authentication, 2-step auth, account access, secure access
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	:1. Open “Custom features” page using left-side menu of your admin interface and find “Security & Data Protection” section. Just click on “Enable” near “Google authenticator”		:1. Open “Custom features” page using left-side menu of your admin interface and find “Security & Data Protection” section. Just click on “Enable” near “Google authenticator”
	[[File:Google ~~auth~~ enable path ~~new cf~~.png \| center]]		[[File:Google authenticator enable path redesigned.png\|1200px \| center\|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/c/cb/Google_authenticator_enable_path_redesigned.png]]
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	:2. To set 2-step authentication please go to Manage//Users using left-side menu or click on ”Set up 2-step authentication” near this custom feature.		:2. To set 2-step authentication please go to Manage//Users using left-side menu or click on ”Set up 2-step authentication” near this custom feature.
	[[File:Google auth 2fa ~~settings~~ path ~~new cf~~.png \| center]]		[[File:Google auth setup 2fa path redesigned.png\|1200px\| center\|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/c/c0/Google_auth_setup_2fa_path_redesigned.png]]
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	:3. On Manage//Users page click on “+” and create all desired system users to be able to connect each to 2-step authentication.		:3. On Manage//Users page click on “+” and create all desired system users to be able to connect each to 2-step authentication.
	[[File:Create ~~users~~.png \| center]]		[[File:Create new user path redesigned.png\|1200px \| center\|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/f/f0/Create_new_user_path_redesigned.png]]
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	:4. Download “Google Authenticator” application from Google Play or App Store. You can just scan QR-code in Manage//Users//select the user//Google Authenticator and immediately get to application page.		:4. Download “Google Authenticator” application from Google Play or App Store. You can just scan QR-code in Manage//Users//select the user//Google Authenticator and immediately get to application page.
	[[File: ~~Ga application links~~.png \| center]]		[[File:Install google auth app redesigned.png\|1200px \| center\|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/a/ac/Install_google_auth_app_redesigned.png]]
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	:5. In the same section scan QR-code with Google Authenticator application on your smartphone, enter the code you see in the app and click on "Connect" button.		:5. In the same section scan QR-code with Google Authenticator application on your smartphone, enter the code you see in the app and click on "Connect" button.
	[[File:Connect ~~ga to user v3~~.png \| center]]		[[File:Connect google auth steps redesigned.png\|1200px \| center\|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/3/39/Connect_google_auth_steps_redesigned.png]]
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	:6. All done! This user can now log in in more secure way!		:6. All done! This user can now log in in more secure way!
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	:- fill in all necessary details and password<br>		:- fill in all necessary details and password<br>
	:- enter 6-digits code from Google Authenticator feature		:- enter 6-digits code from Google Authenticator feature
	[[File:~~2-step authentication pop-up~~.png \| center]]		[[File:Google auth login page redesigned.png\|1200px \| center\|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/1/1b/Google_auth_login_page_redesigned.png]]
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	''If you plan to allow your employees to be able to connect themselves please create them as users beforehand and allow them to login without 2-step authentication in Custom features//Google authenticator//Settings//Settings.''		''If you plan to allow your employees to be able to connect themselves please create them as users beforehand and allow them to login without 2-step authentication in Custom features//Google authenticator//Settings//Settings.''
	[[File:Google auth allow login without 2fa ~~path new cf~~.png \| center]]		[[File:Google auth allow to login without 2fa redesigned.png\|1200px \| center\|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/e/e4/Google_auth_allow_to_login_without_2fa_redesigned.png]]
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	:1. Google Authenticator custom feature should be previously enabled by admin as described above.		:1. Google Authenticator custom feature should be previously enabled by admin as described above.

	:2. Open ~~“Welcome”~~ page ~~using~~ left-side menu and ~~scan~~ the ~~code~~ to download the application if you have not done this before.		:2. Open “Account info” page by clicking on your username in the left-side menu and follow the links there to download the application if you have not done this before.
	[[File:~~Connect ga as user v3 get the app~~.png \| center]]		[[File:Account infor page download app2.png\|1200px \| center\|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/e/e4/Account_infor_page_download_app2.png]]
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	:3. Click on “Connect/Change” link, scan the code, enter the code you get and save settings.		:3. Click on “Connect/Change” link, scan the code, enter the code you get and save settings.
	[[File:~~Connect ga as user v3~~.png \| center]]		[[File:Account info page connect 2fa redesigned2.png\|1200px\| center\|link=https://help.simplybook.me/images/5/53/Account_info_page_connect_2fa_redesigned2.png]]
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	:4. From now you will login in more secure way!		:4. From now you will login in more secure way!

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[[File:Google authenticator.png |left]] Add security to your account. You can use a 2-step authentication when logging into your account preventing unauthorized access. Upon entering password, you'll be asked to insert 6-digit login code from your Google authenticator or a 3rd party app. 
You can use this custom feature with or without HIPAA feature depending on your needs and business requirements.
 
:'''Please note!''' In case you have this feature enabled our support agents will not be able to access your account settings.
:As well it will not be possible to connect the account to [[Special:MyLanguage/Custom_Features#Zapier_Connector | Zapier]].
 
__TOC__
=How to use it as admin user=
 
:1. Open “Custom features” page using left-side menu of your admin interface and find “Security & Data Protection” section. Just click on “Enable” near “Google authenticator”
[[File:Google auth enable path new cf.png | center]]
 
:2. To set 2-step authentication please go to Manage//Users using left-side menu or click on ”Set up 2-step authentication” near this custom feature.
[[File:Google auth 2fa settings path new cf.png | center]]
 
:3. On Manage//Users page click on “+” and create all desired system users to be able to connect each to 2-step authentication.
[[File:Create users.png | center]]
 
:4. Download “Google Authenticator” application from Google Play or App Store. You can just scan QR-code in Manage//Users//select the user//Google Authenticator and immediately get to application page.
[[File: Ga application links.png | center]]
 
:5. In the same section scan QR-code with Google Authenticator application on your smartphone, enter the code you see in the app and click on "Connect" button.
[[File:Connect ga to user v3.png | center]]
 
:6. All done! This user can now log in in more secure way!
 
:Login process will look like as follows:
:- open Simplybook.me site or direct link as companyname.simplybook.me 
:- fill in all necessary details and password 
:- enter 6-digits code from Google Authenticator feature
[[File:2-step authentication pop-up.png | center]]
 

''If you plan to allow your employees to be able to connect themselves please create them as users beforehand and allow them to login without 2-step authentication in Custom features//Google authenticator//Settings//Settings.''
[[File:Google auth allow login without 2fa path new cf.png | center]]
 

=How to connect Google Authenticator if you are a user=
 
:1. Google Authenticator custom feature should be previously enabled by admin as described above.

:2. Open “Welcome” page using left-side menu and scan the code to download the application if you have not done this before.
[[File:Connect ga as user v3 get the app.png | center]]
 
:3. Click on “Connect/Change” link, scan the code, enter the code you get and save settings.
[[File:Connect ga as user v3.png | center]]
 
:4. From now you will login in more secure way!
 
:Login process will look like as follows:
:- open Simplybook.me site or direct link as https://companyname.simplybook.me 
:- fill in all necessary details and password 
:- enter 6-digits code from Google Authenticator feature