Setting up Google Authenticator (MFA)

Process

This job aid describes steps on how to set up MFA (Multi Factor Authentication) using the Google Authenticator app.

2. Navigate to the CORE website https://prd.co.cgiadvantage.com/PRDFIN1X1/Advantage4 enter your login credentials and click the Sign In button.

3. This will take you to the Sign in Verification screen where you will be prompted to choose your authentication type. 

• Click the Activate Now link

4. This will take you the Authenticator Activation Page. Here you will be presented with 2 options for activating your profile.

7. This will populate a Recovery Code on the Activation Screen.

• You will want either click the Copy Code button and paste code in a secure location, or write the code down and store in a secure location.

• After securely storing the Recovery Code, check the "I have safely recorded this code" box.

• Click the Done button.

Using a Recovery Code if you need to sign in without your device:

• When you sign in, choose "Enter a recovery code" instead of using your Authenticator app for the verification code. 

• Enter the recovery code that you saved when you activated Google Authenticator. 

NOTE: You can use each recovery code only once. 

Don't have a Google Account?  Did you know you can still use Google Authenticator? You can save the verification codes on your device. This way, you won't need to sync them with a Google account. This means you'll be responsible for your backup codes, and you won't need a Google account to access your codes.

To use Google Authenticator without a Google account:

1. Open the Google Authenticator app on your device.

2. When prompted, select "Use without an account" or "Don't log in".

3. Add accounts by scanning QR codes or entering the setup key provided by the service you want to add.

Remember to save the backup codes (also called recovery keys) provided during the setup process in a secure location. You'll need them to recover your accounts if you lose access to the authenticator.