Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enhances account security by requiring a second form of verification—an email-based One-Time Passcode (OTP)—in addition to a password. When enabled, users are prompted to supply the additional OTP. This feature provides an extra layer of protection for accounts with administrator roles, safeguarding sensitive data and organizational settings.
For new organizations, MFA is enabled for all users by default, ensuring secure access from the start.
You can enable MFA for all users or for only administrative roles.
To enable MFA, you must have a Full Admin role.
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Log in to the Samsara dashboard.
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Select the Settings icon (
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In the Organization section, navigate to .
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Enable one of the desired MFA options:
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Enable MFA for Admins: Requires MFA for users with Full Admin, Standard Admin, and Read-Only Admin roles only.
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Enable MFA for All Users: Expands MFA enforcement to all organization users.
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Save changes to activate MFA for the desired users in your organization.
For any new accounts, MFA will also be enabled by default for these roles.
To disable MFA, you must have a Full Admin role.
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Log in to the Samsara dashboard.
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Select the Settings icon (
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In the Organization section, navigate to .
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Toggle the desired options for administrators or all users to the off position.
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Save changes to remove MFA for all applicable users in your organization.
After MFA is enabled for the organization, users can log in to the Samsara dashboard as follows:
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Go to your Samsara dashboard login page and enter your user name and password.
Note
If this is your first time logging in to the Samsara dashboard, you are prompted to complete the MFA setup flow.
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After successful credential entry and MFA setup, you’ll be prompted to enter a six-digit One-Time Passcode (OTP) sent to your registered email address from
<noreply@samsara.com>. The code is valid for two minutes. -
Check your inbox for the OTP email. If you don’t receive it, check your spam folder.
Tip
When you locate the email, mark the email as not spam to ensure future OTPs are delivered to your inbox.
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Enter the OTP on the login screen. If the code expires, to receive a new OTP.
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