Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) (Districts Only - NOT FOR ECBOCES STAFF)
To protect your account and to be compliant with insurance requirements, we will be requiring Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for all websites that use our authentication - this includes our website, Zoom, Enrich, etc. With 2FA, you’ll log in using your username and password plus a code from an app on your phone. Starting November 1st, this will be mandatory. To avoid getting locked out of your account, we highly recommend setting this before that date when you have a little time to make sure it is working correctly before November 1st.
Follow the steps below to get set up:
1. Install an Authenticator App
Choose one authenticator app and install it on your phone. If you’re on your phone, just tap the link; otherwise, use your camera to scan the QR code for the appropriate app. If that does not work, open the App Store/Play Store and search for the app name.
Google Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
FreeOTP (open-source)
2. Prior to November 1st
- Click here to set up 2FA
Sign in with your usual username and password.
You will be prompted to set up 2FA.
3. After November 1st
- Log in to the ECBOCES Website (https://www.ecboces.org)
Sign in with your usual username and password.
If you have not yet set it up, you will be required to set up 2FA.
4. Scan the Setup QR Code
The login page will display a QR code.
Open your authenticator app and choose Scan a QR code.
Point your phone at the screen. A new account labeled East Central BOCES Web Services will appear in the app.
5. Enter Your Code
In the login page, type the 6-digit code currently shown in your app and add a name for the login (this can be anything).
Submit, and you’re done.
This code changes every 30 seconds so if it does not work the first time, check to see if the code updated.
✅ Next time you log in: You’ll enter your password and then a code from the app.
⚠️ Do not uninstall the app — you’ll need it each time you log in.