One way you can keep your church's database safe is by setting up two-step verification. With two-step verification set up, when you log in with your password, you'll be sent a code via text message or your authenticator app to verify that you are the one logging in.
Two-step verification is available for anyone who can log in to Planning Center.
You can activate two-step verification from any Planning Center product.
Important
The option to log in with a phone number is not available when two-step verification is enabled. You must log in using an email address.
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Select your profile picture or initials from the toolbar, in the top right corner of the page.
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If two-step verification is inactive, select My login settings.
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Select the Enable two-step verification button on the Login Settings page.
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Choose between two options of where you'd like to receive your security codes on the Two-Step Verification page.
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Authenticator App: If you have an application like Google Authenticator, Authy, Duo Mobile, or Microsoft Authenticator on your device, you can use one of those apps to generate a code.
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Text Message: Use a mobile phone number that can receive texts.
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Follow the in-app directions to set up your authenticator app or text message code delivery, and then you'll receive a one-time code that will verify you are the one logging in. Once you've confirmed the code, two-step verification will be activated for your profile!
Tip
The last page of the verification process has your emergency backup code. Store this code in a secure place in case you lose the device you use to receive your security code.
In order to enable two-step verification for multiple accounts at once, ensure the accounts are linked first. Once the accounts are linked, enable two-step verification following the steps above.
Accounts with two-step verification already enabled can only be linked if they share the same recovery code. If you are unable to link accounts that have two-step verification enabled, first disable two-step verification. Then, link the accounts and enable two-step verification again.