SMS Verification

Once SMS verification is enabled, users can enter the verification code sent to their mobile number to prove their identity.

  1. Navigate to Configuration > Self-Service > Multi-factor Authentication > Authenticators Setup.
  2. From the Choose the Policy drop-down, select a policy.
  3. Note: ADSelfService Plus allows you to create OU- and group-based policies. To create a policy, navigate to Configuration > Self-Service > Policy Configuration > Add New Policy. Click Select OUs/Groups and make selections based on your requirements. You need to select at least one self-service feature. Finally, click OK > Save Policy.

  4. Click SMS Verification.
  5. Choose from the options in the Select Type drop-down:
  6. SMS Configuration

    • MFA for Password Resets: For when the user performs self-service password resets
    • MFA for Account Unlocks: For when the user performs self-service account unlocks
    • MFA for ADSelfService Plus Login: For when the user logs in to the ADSelfService portal
    • MFA for Machine Login: For when the user logs in to a Windows, macOS, or Linux machine physically or remotely
    • MFA for Cloud Applications: For verification when the user accesses their enterprise applications
    • MFA for OWA Login: For when the user attempts to access the Outlook on the web portal
    • MFA for VPN Login: For when the user attempts to access the corporate network through a VPN
  7. Customize the Message to be used for SMS verification according to your organization's requirements.
  8. Click Save.

Tip: Click the Macros button to use the listed macros in the Message.

Macro

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