Account Security

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Account Security

GoVista gives every user tools to keep their account safe. You'll find these under Settings > Security.

Two-factor authentication (2FA)

Two-factor adds a second step at login — a code from an authenticator app — so a stolen password isn't enough to get in.

  • Open Settings > Security and choose Enable two-factor.
  • Scan the QR code with an authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, 1Password, and similar).
  • Enter the 6-digit code to confirm — you're protected from your next sign-in on.
  • From then on, you'll enter a code from the app each time you sign in.

Password

  • Use a long, unique password you don't reuse elsewhere.
  • Change it any time from Settings > Security.
  • If you sign in with SSO (Google, Microsoft, Okta), your password is managed by your identity provider instead.

Sessions

  • Your session stays active for a set period, then asks you to sign in again.
  • Signing out ends the session on that device.

For administrators

  • Require SSO and domain restrictions for your whole team from Admin > SSO.
  • Role-based access limits what each member can do — review it in Settings > Team.

If you lose access to your authenticator app, an administrator can turn off two-factor on your account so you can sign in and set it up again — so keep at least one admin who can help.

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