This article will guide you through setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enhance the security of your Prolific account.
1. Sign in to your account as normal
2. Click on your initials in the upper right-hand corner of the Prolific page
3. Go to your ‘Account’ page
4. You’ll see a ‘multi-factor authentication option, click the button to ‘turn on’
5. You’ll then see the below pop-up, with the relevant instructions:
- Install a trusted authenticator app (such as Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or Duo Mobile) on your smartphone or tablet.
- Click "Enable MFA" on the Prolific page
- Scan the QR code presented, using your chosen authenticator app
- Enter the code generated by the authenticator app to confirm that set-up has been successfully completed
6. You’ll then be shown your account’s unique recovery code. You must safely record this code as you will need it to access . You’ll need to confirm that you’ve safely and securely recorded the code by ticking the box, and then click ‘continue’ TBC
7. You’ll receive the following screen, confirming that the new authentication factor has been set-up, and you can return to Prolific to continue taking studies, now with enhanced account security!
