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Logging in Biostar 2 with Multi-Factor Authentication

If users feel that using only an ID and password to log in to BioStar 2 is not secure enough or want to enhance their account security, they can use the Multi-Factor Auth for Login feature to improve their account security.

Multi-Factor Auth for Login enhances user account security by adding a fingerprint authentication step using a fingerprint scanner to the existing ID and password login method.

The image above is an example screen and may differ from the actual screen.
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To use the Multi-Factor Auth for Login feature, a fingerprint scanner that supports multi-factor authentication login must be connected to the BioStar 2 client.

The supported fingerprint scanners are as follows:

  • BioMini

  • BioMini Plus 2

Before Using​

Caution

When using Multi-Factor Auth for Login with the main Administrator (ID 1) account, if fingerprint authentication becomes unavailable, the main Administrator account may be permanently unable to log in. Please be cautious.

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  • When a user with Multi-Factor Auth for Login enabled accesses BioStar 2 through the BioStar 2 Cloud, fingerprint authentication for login is not supported, so Multi-Factor Auth for Login cannot be used.

  • Multi-Factor Auth for Login cannot be used if the Use for BioStar 2 Login option is enabled for an Active Directory server account.

  • Users with Multi-Factor Auth for Login enabled cannot be registered for BioStar 2 services other than BioStar 2 AC.

How to Use Multi-Factor Authentication Login​

  1. Click USER.

  2. Click on the user who needs to use Multi-Factor Auth for Login.

  3. Set Multi-Factor Auth for Login to Use.

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    Before using the Multi-Factor Auth for Login feature, the following conditions must be met:

    • The user who intends to use this feature must have an enrolled fingerprint for authentication.

    • Operator Level, Login ID, and Password must be set.

    The image above is an example screen and may differ from the actual screen.

  4. Click Apply to save the settings.

How to Set Up for Multiple Users at Once​

In batch editing, multiple users can be selected and set up at once.

  1. Click USER.

  2. In the user list, check and select the users to configure, then click .

  3. Click the for Multi-Factor Auth for Login to change to edit mode, then set it to Use and click Ok.

    The image above is an example screen and may differ from the actual screen.
    • If any of the selected users do not meet the conditions required to set Multi-Factor Auth for Login to Use, a pop-up message will display 'Not applicable user(s)'. Please check the conditions required for the settings and try again.
    Info

    Before using the Multi-Factor Auth for Login feature, the following conditions must be met:

    • The user who intends to use this feature must have an enrolled fingerprint for authentication.

    • Operator Level, Login ID, and Password must be set.

Logging in with Multi-Factor Authentication​

  1. Enter the user ID and password on the BioStar 2 login screen and login.

    The image above is an example screen and may differ from the actual screen.

  2. The fingerprint input screen will appear. Place the enrolled finger on the fingerprint scanner to scan your fingerprint.

    The image above is an example screen and may differ from the actual screen.
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    • The scan time limit is fixed at 18 seconds and cannot be changed.

    • Fingerprint scanning can be attempted up to three times consecutively. If the fingerprint is not accurately scanned within these three attempts, authentication will fail.

    • In the case of authentication failure, click the to attempt fingerprint authentication again. Up to two retry attempts are allowed.

      • If authentication fails after two retry attempts, the process will revert to the ID and Password login step.

    The image above is an example screen and may differ from the actual screen.