Multi-Factor Authentication Login on Your 123FormBuilder

By default, you log in to your 123FormBuilder account in a one-step verification process: your username and password. If you want to increase the security of your account, you can opt to activate the multi-factor authentication option in My Account which adds an extra step to your login.

A multi-factor authentication process implies the presence of two or more verification steps, independent of one another. There’s the information that only the user knows (such as the password of the account), but also the information that only the user owns.

With the option Multi-Factor Authentication Device, you can use an MFA application on your smartphone to scan and generate a code that you can use for each login. The code changes after a period of time, therefore the same code cannot be used twice, as a security precaution.

If you do not own a smartphone, you can use an authentication device for your operating system, such as WinAuth for Windows or Authy. The steps to activate the feature are the same in both cases.


How to use Multi-Factor Authentication Login

To enable the Multi-Factor Authentication Device option, follow the steps below:

1. In your form builder account, go to the My AccountChange Password section, then to Multi-Factor Authentication Device, and click on the Add now button.

Multi-Factor Authentication Device

2. Download an MFA app for your mobile device (we recommend Google Authenticator) and scan the QR code that appears on the screen with your mobile device. You’ll need to scan the QR code only when you use this option for the first time.

Download Google Authenticator for Android | iPhone
Download Authenticator for Windows Phone

3. The email address associated with your 123FormBuilder account will appear partly hidden in the MFA application interface of your mobile device (e.g. jo*****@). Under the email address, you’ll see a 6 digit code and a countdown timer clock on the right.

4. Back in Multi-Factor Authentication Device, enter the code that appears in your mobile device’s MFA interface inside the text box above Activate Code and press the button. Done!

You can disable this option at any time. Return to My AccountChange PasswordMulti-Factor Authentication Device and click on Disable.

Now when you log in to your 123FormBuilder account, you’ll have to pass two verification steps. One is the one where you need to submit the username and password associated with your account. The next steps will require the 6 digit code that appears in the MFA app of your mobile device. Once you have submitted this code, you’re good to go.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a list of the most frequently asked questions. For more FAQs, please browse through the  FAQs page.

Is this service free?
Yes, we offer a free form builder service. Just sign up to the Basic plan and you are all set. This plan is forever free, but you are limited with a few features only, such as 5 forms per account, 100 submissions per month and you have to keep the backlink to 123FormBuilder on your forms. Check out our features matrix for more information.
How many forms can I create?
It depends on the service plan you are on. Higher service plans enable more features, including more web forms for your account. If you need more forms, go to the My Account section of your account and click the upgrade button. To create an unlimited number of forms, either upgrade to the Platinum service plan or higher. Consult our features matrix for more information.
How can I publish my forms?
You can publish your forms in many ways, by using their direct URL or HTML link, embedding them with a JavaScript code, Inline HTML or iFrame, using the Facebook app or the WordPress plugin, using popups, the Blogger code snippet and many more. Once you have created and customized your form, go to the Publish section to complete your work. Read more in our documentation.
How do I change my form design?
You can change the design of your form for more information. in the Themes section, which is located in your form settings. We offer a set of more than 30 predefined form themes for your forms, but you can also create your own from scratch. You can customize the submit button, the logo and more. To apply your own stylesheets, all forms come with a custom CSS editor.

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