Two-factor authentication (sometimes referred to as two-step login) is implemented on Brain-CODE’s REDCap. Logging in to REDCap will soon require an additional step to verify your identity when accessing certain projects or personal settings.
There is currently one option implemented for authentication on REDCap:
Email verification - receive a code through email and enter into REDCap within 2 minutes
After entering your login credentials (username and password), you will see the following on your screen:
Follow the steps below to set up and use two-factor authentication for accessing REDCap.
Email Authentication
There is no advance setup required to authenticate by email. Follow the steps below to log into REDCap using email verification.
Log into REDCap and select the option for: Email: Send an email containing your verification code to your email account.
You will receive a verification code via email. The message will be titled "REDCap 2-step login" and will come to the primary email address listed in your REDCap account.
Enter the code contained in the email into the Enter your verification code window.
Click Submit to log into REDCap.
Note: codes sent via email will expire in 2-minutes. You must enter it into REDCap before it expires. Each code can only be used one time.