In this article, you’ll learn how to enable and disable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for your Pluralsight account to enhance its security.
MFA uses a combination of factors, rather than just your password, to confirm your identity. Using an authenticator app on your smartphone, you’ll generate a code to use every time you log in to Pluralsight, providing an added layer of protection.
Important:
- MFA is optional and can only be enabled by individual users— it is not enforced at the plan level.
- MFA is not available for plans using Single Sign-On (SSO) or LTI integrations.
- If you’re using our Skills Apple TV app, there's a different authentication method available instead of MFA. See Apple TV for more information.
Who can use this?
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| Admins: | ✓ | |
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| Learners: | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Admins: | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
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Enabling MFA
In a web browser
Note: Any widely used authenticator app is compatible with this process. If you're using an Android device, you'll need to set up MFA using a web browser.
- On your Account settings page (opens in new tab) under Multi-Factor Authentication, click Enable. You'll see a popup containing the QR code and instructions.
- Enter your password, then click Next.
- Install an authenticator app on your smartphone. Add a new account.
- Use the authenticator app on your phone to scan the Pluralsight QR code
– or –
Enter the alphanumeric authentication code manually. - Enter the six digit code from your authenticator in the text box on the Account page.
- Click Enable multi-factor authentication.
- Click Done.
When you’ve enabled MFA, your Account settings page will show it as enabled.
In the Pluralsight mobile app (iOS and MacOS only)
- Tap the gear icon on the Home screen.
- Tap Account.
- Tap Enable under Multi-Factor Authentication.
- Enter your password, then tap Next.
- Install an authenticator app on your smartphone. Add a new account.
- Enter the alphanumeric authentication code from the Account page into your authenticator app.
- Copy-paste the six digit code from your authenticator to the text box on the account page.
- Click Enable multi-factor authentication.
- Tap Done.
Note: Any widely used authenticator app is compatible with this process.
Disabling MFA
In a web browser
- On your Account settings page (opens in new tab) under Multi-Factor Authentication, click Disable.
- Enter your password, then click Next.
This disables MFA. You can re-enable it at any time.
In the Pluralsight mobile app (iOS and MacOS only)
- Tap the gear icon on the Home screen.
- Tap Account.
- Tap Disable under Multi-Factor Authentication.
- Enter your password, then tap Next.
This disables MFA. You can re-enable it at any time.
Logging in with MFA
- From the login page (opens in new tab), enter your email address and password.
- You’ll be prompted to enter a code from your authenticator app. Enter the code and click Verify.