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Verify Your Identity with Multi-Factor Authentication in B2C Commerce
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a simple, effective mechanism for enhancing login security and safeguarding your users’ accounts against security threats. MFA is part of the B2C Commerce login experience and can’t be turned off.
MFA requires users to enter two or more pieces of evidence – or factors – to prove they’re who they say they are. One factor is something a user knows, such as their username and password combination. Other factors are verification methods that a user has in their possession, such as an authenticator app or security key. Tying user access to multiple, different types of identity verifiers decreases the risk of account compromise.
Account Manager asks you to verify your identity using a supported verification method. If you have multiple verification methods registered, Account Manager opens the last used method. If you want to verify your identity with another registered verification method, you can choose another verification method.
Depending on the MFA verification method settings for your organization, you can choose between these types of methods: Salesforce Authenticator, security keys, or third-party authenticator apps.
Salesforce Authenticator App
If you connected the Salesforce Authenticator app (version 3 or later) to your account, use the app to log in to B2C Commerce applications. Account Manager sends a push notification to your mobile device. When you get the notification, open the app, verify the activity details, and tap Approve on your mobile device. Salesforce Authenticator also supports TOTP.
Security Key
If you registered a FIDO U2F or WebAuthn (FIDO2) compatible security key for your account, use the security key to log in to B2C Commerce applications. At the prompt, insert your security key into the appropriate port on your computer or mobile device. If it has a button, touch the button. Security keys aren’t a biometric device, even though some have a button that requires your touch to activate the device.
One-Time Password Generator App
If you connected a thrid-party authenticator app (such as Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator) to your account, use it to log in to B2C Commerce applications. Use any authenticator app that generates a temporary code called a time-based one-time password (TOTP). The code value changes periodically. Account Manager asks you to insert the temporary code, and click Verify.
