Engel & Völkers Licence Partner Americas

Improve your data security

Two Factor Authentication Americas

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) will be introduced at Engel & Völkers. 2FA is an extra layer of security that ensures that even if your password becomes compromised, your account and data are protected.

To successfully login you will need two things:

  • Something you know: Your Username and password
  • Something you have: Your Mobile phone

When you login you will need to type your username and password as you always have, but now also provide a 6-digit code generated by an app in your phone.

These are the steps you need to take to better protect your Engel & Völkers user account:

1) Please update your password according to the following criteria:

  • At least 12 characters
  • At least one capital letter     
  • one digit
  • one special character
  • no e-mail or usernames
  • no reuse of any of the last 5 passwords


2) Please ensure your mobile phone number is in your life profile. This number is needed in the event you get locked out of the system.

You can add your mobile phone number by accessing life via the Competence and Culture collection of World.

When entering your phone number in life, please ensure you follow the exact format required. +1 123 4567890

3) Please install an authentication app on the phone you would like to use for your authentication in the future.

We recommend Google Authenticator - link to Google Play Store & to the App Store.

Please do not delete this app after the initial set-up. You will need it for every log-in from now on!


4) Remember to have your mobile phone accessible anytime you will be logging into our systems.


This is how 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) works from now on


1) Log in as usual with your updated password.

2) Your login will generate the confirmation code via the authentication app you set up. This is valid for 30 seconds at a time and is regenerated again afterwards.

3) Open the authentication app and write the displayed code in the designated field in the login window.

4) Success - You are successfully logged in.

FAQs

To change your password according to the new criteria, please log in to E&V World and open the icon in the upper right corner to change your account settings. Direkt unterhalb von "Account Settings" findest du die Option "Change Password". Click on the link to get to the screen where you can choose a new password.

The advantage of Two-Factor Authentication is that no one will be able to gain access to your account if your credentials are stolen or decrypted. This makes your Engel & Völkers account more secure from hackers, phishers and identity theft.

Since we need to protect all Engel & Völkers accounts, Two-Factor Authentication will become mandatory. Without a 2FA you will no longer have access to the E&V systems.

Yes, you can use an authentication app of your choice for the new login process.

No. You must commit to one main mobile device, strongly recommending your professional mobile phone. In order to use the Two-Factor Authentication login process, it is important that your account is uniquely assigned to your mobile phone. The first time you login after activation, a six-digit code will be generated on the mobile phone you configured in the initial set-up.

You will need to contact E&V Service desk. They can temporarily disable the Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for the day. Such requests needs to be made in writing from an E&V email address (for example from a team assistant). At the HQ or any other E&V company-owned site with onsite service, the user can come to Service desk in person, same applies if a reset of the 2FA is required. Password reset is also required in this case.

You will need to contact E&V Service desk. They will temporarily reset the Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for your account so that the QR code will be presented to you one more time for your next login. Please download the app again and redo the whole process.

In order to access the E&V network, it will be necessary to install the app on a private phone - similar to accessing online banking, etc. Most 2FA apps will work, there is a range of apps and the you can choose your favorite..

Need help setting up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)?

Please contact support by emailing 

support@evrealestate.com

You can also find detailed instructions on all the steps you need to follow to set up 2FA:

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Engel & Völkers
Licence Partner Americas
  • 430 Park Avenue, 11th Floor
    NY 10022 New York
    United States of America