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# Account Security

Protecting your Halo Security account.

Halo Security provides multiple options to secure access to your account, from passwordless authentication to enterprise-grade security controls.

## Magic Links

The default authentication method is passwordless using Magic Links. When signing in:

1. Enter your email address
2. Click "Sign In"
3. Check your email for a secure Magic Link
4. Click the link to securely access your account

## Passkeys

You can add passkeys as an alternative authentication method from your Profile settings. Passkeys provide a secure, phishing-resistant way to access your account using your device's biometric or PIN authentication.

To add a passkey:

1. Visit your Account > Profile > [Passkey Authentication](https://app.halosecurity.com/user/account/me/passkey/)
2. Select the Plus icon to **Add Passkey**
3. Follow your device's prompts to register the passkey

## Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Individual MFA Each user can enable multi-factor authentication from their Profile settings:

1. Visit Account > Profile > [Multi-Factor Authentication](https://app.halosecurity.com/user/account/me/mfa)
2. Follow the setup process to configure your preferred authenticator app

Organization-wide MFA Administrators can require MFA across the organization:

1. Visit Account > Settings > Company > [Multi-Factor Authentication](https://app.halosecurity.com/user/account/company/mfa)
2. Enable "Require MFA"
3. Set a grace period for users to enable MFA (optional)

## IP Access Controls

You can restrict account access to specific IP addresses or ranges:

1. Visit Account > Settings > Company > [IP Allowlist](https://app.halosecurity.com/user/account/company/ip)
2. Add allowed IP addresses or ranges
3. Save changes

Once configured, users can only access the account from the specified IP addresses.

## Enterprise SSO

Halo Security supports SAML-based Single Sign-On (SSO) integration with major identity providers. To configure SSO:

1. Visit Account > Settings > Company > [SAML](https://app.halosecurity.com/user/account/company/saml)
2. Configure your identity provider settings

For detailed setup guides for specific platforms, visit our help center: <https://support.halosecurity.com/en/collections/3475260-integrations>


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