Gmail 2FA
Overview
XCALLY provides the option to enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for Google Gmail accounts, enhancing account protection and access security.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) — also known as two-step verification or dual-factor authentication — is a security process that requires users to verify their identity using two distinct authentication factors.
While traditional Single-Factor Authentication (SFA) relies only on a password, 2FA adds a second verification layer. This greatly reduces the risk of unauthorized access, even if a user’s password has been compromised.
By requiring an additional verification step (for example, a security token or app-based approval), 2FA significantly increases the security of both user credentials and the resources those users can access.
In summary, 2FA:
Strengthens login security for Gmail integrations.
Reduces the risk of unauthorized account access.
Ensures compliance with best practices for data protection.
Configuration
XCALLY gives the possibility to use 2FA for Google Gmail Accounts.
To activate the Modern Authentication for a new Gmail Account on XCALLY, you need to:
Enable the 2FA on your Google Account and generate the 2FA verification code following the below steps:
Open your Google Account.
In the navigation panel, select Security.
Under “Signing in to Google,” select 2-Step Verification
Enable the 2-Step Verification (On button is is colored blue)
Access the “App Password” section
Select app: select Other (Custom name)
Choose a name for the app (for example XCALLY Motion V3)
Click on GENERATE
Google will generate the app password. Save the app password. It will be needed during the Email Account Configuration phase.
Authenticate your Gmail Account on XCALLY, saving the 2FA verification code, following the below steps:
On XCALLY, go under Email Accounts:
Select the specific Gmail Account, then click on the button
From the menu, select Edit Email Account
Under the Authentication section, fill the Credentials fields:
Username: Insert the email used for your Gmail Account
Password: Insert the app password generated during the Google 2-Step Verification procedure.
You can review or change the following values for the Internet Message Access Protocol:
SSL: enable the Secure Sockets Layer encryption protocol to secure communication
Mailbox: default inbox used
Connection Timeout (sec): timeout for connecting to the server (default=10. You can increase this value if necessary)
Authentication Timeout (sec): timeout for authentication (default=5. You can increase this value if necessary)