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OneLogin Protect for Android is the best option for smartphone users. |
OneLogin Protect is a mobile authenticator app that provides a one-time password (OTP) as a second authentication factor. Since you likely always have your phone nearby, it makes a great second authentication factor.
Install OneLogin Protect on Android
You will need your mobile device and a Chromebook or laptop to complete this process.
First, Use Your Mobile Device
- Visit your Google Play Store. Install the app OneLogin Protect.
- Open the app and click on the + sign to Add first account
- Allow camera permissions and click While using the app. You will need this to scan a QR code.
- Allow or enable permissions for push notifications.
Next, Use Your Chromebook / Laptop
- Follow the steps to add a Security Factor.
- Select OneLogin Protect.
- At the OneLogin Protect install window, click on Activate.
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Note: You must first download the app before clicking Activate.
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Note: You must first download the app before clicking Activate.
- In the OneLogin Protect window, select iPhone & Android.
- Scan the QR code with your mobile device.
- A green checkmark will appear indicating that the device is paired.
OneLogin Protect Authentication
Every time you access OneLogin, a push notification will be sent to your mobile device to authenticate your login. Click the OneLogin Protect notification on your mobile device.
Click Accept to authenticate your login.
Not Receiving OneLogin Protect Notification?
- First, check to make sure you have notifications enabled.
- In the app, select the 3 lines icon, select Settings, enable to allow push notifications.
- In the app, select the 3 lines icon, select Settings, enable to allow push notifications.
- If it takes too long to receive your notification, simply open the app to access the OTP 6-digit code..
- This one-time password (OTP) is only used if you need to authenticate manually.
- A new code is generated each time you open the app.
- At the authentication screen, select Enter code manually to enter this code.