Multi-factor authentication

Setting up a one time passcode (OTP) using SMS  

  • Firstly, login to your Esendex account.
  • Select your country using the top drop-down menu. 
  • Enter your phone number.  
  • Then click the purple button at the bottom. 
  • Your number is now registered against your account and will receive future “one time passcodes”.
  • You will now receive a six digit code via SMS to the number that you submitted. 
  • Enter the six digit code in the box provided. 
  • Then click on the purple button. 
  • You should then be presented with your recovery code.
  • Please safely store this recovery code. (You will use this code to sign in if you do not have your mobile device handy) 
  • Once safely recorded, click the “I have safely recorded this code” checkbox. 
  • Then click on the purple button. 
  • Congratulations, you are all set. In the future when logging in, you will need your mobile device handy. 
  • Click on the “Continue” button and you’ll be redirected to your Esendex account. 

 

Setting up a one time passcode (OTP) using an authenticator app

  • Firstly, login to your Esendex account.
  • Then select “I’d rather use Google Authenticator” which is in blue text.  
  • You’ll then be presented with a QR code.
  • Scan this QR code with your authenticator app. 
  • You’ll then get a one time passcode.
  • Enter this code into the box provided.
  • Click the purple button at the bottom. 
  • You should then be presented with your recovery code.
  • Please safely store this recovery code. (You will use this code to sign in if you do not have your app handy) 
  • Once safely recorded, click the “I have safely recorded this code” checkbox. 
  • Then click on the purple button. 
  • Congratulations, you are all set. In the future when logging in, you will need your device and app handy. 
  • Click on the “Continue” button and you’ll be redirected to your Esendex account. 

 

Resetting your Esendex password

  • Firstly, login to your account.
  • Then select your name in the top right.
  • This will open your administration section.
  • Scroll down to the “Reset web password” section.
  • Click the green “Send Instructions” button. 
  • You will then receive an email with a link to reset your password.
  • Click on the email link.
  • Enter your new password and press save. 
  • Congratulations, you now can use your new password. 

 

Esendex strengthened password rules

Esendex passwords must : 

  • Be at least 12 characters in length
  • Contain at least 3 of the following 4 types of characters: 
  • Have lower case letters (i.e a-z)
  • Have upper case letters (i.e A-Z)
  • Include numbers (i.e 0-9)
  • Have special characters (e.g !@#$%~*)
  • Not have more than 2 identical characters in a row (e.g “aaa” isn’t allowed) 

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