BowlsLink continues to strengthen its security and verification processes by enhancing the Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) with Fallbacks in cases where the existing 2FA isn’t available.
A Fallback can be mobile SMS or Microsoft Authenticator App, depending on which may be the existing 2FA setup for login.
Android – Microsoft Authenticator App
iOS – Microsoft Authenticator App
Please note – the Fallback functionality will become available FROM Monday August 24th.
Step-by-step guide #
How to create Fallbacks and Login #
Setting up Fallbacks #
Login to your BowlsLink account and click on Edit Profile and view the Security tab of your profile.
Here, you will be able to edit or set 2FA – To protect your sign-in from attackers exploiting weak or stolen credentials, supplement your standard password with a randomly generated and constantly refreshing one-time-passcode that can be used to verify your identity.
When first choosing your 2FA (Email, Authenticator App or SMS), this will be verified by sending a test code to confirm the existing details are correct and working – if you are changing an existing 2FA, toggle the options as needed and SAVE when finished.
Click Add a Fallback method.
Note: If you already have a mobile number, SMS will automatically be verified as a fallback option.
Select a fallback method to add – in this example the Authenticator App will be added.
Follow the prompts to download the Authenticator App, scan the QR code using your mobile and enter the verification code – click Submit and Save.
Fallback methods can be removed by clicking Remove.
Logging in using a Fallback #
Head to BowlsLink login and enter your login details – If the original 2FA code isn’t being received, click the SMS or Authenticator App options to receive a code from these methods.
Enter the Authenticator App or SMS code and click Submit.
For more support please contact bowlslink@bowls.com.au