Netim Direct
Updated on 15 September 2023

Security settings

1 Improve your account security
2 Security & Netim Direct
2.1 Login alerts
2.2 IP restriction
2.3 Two-factor authentication (2FA)

Improve your account security

The security of your Netim Direct account is a priority. Sensitive data such as your bank details is stored in your account. To help you keep track, we have developed a security gauge that indicates your account level of security.

This indicator is based on whether or not you have activated the various security features we offer: login alerts, password updates, IP restriction or two-factor authentication.
To make sure your account is secure:

  1. Log in to your Netim Direct account
  2. Click on your name in the upper right-hand corner of the screen
  3. Select “Personal information”
  4. The security level can be found on the “Increase your account security” block
Increase your account security

OR

  1. Log in to your Netim Direct account
  2. Click on your name in the upper right-hand corner of the screen
  3. Select “Connection and Security”
  4. The security level can be found in the “Security” block
Increase your account security

Security & Netim Direct

Login alerts

Logins alerts allow users to be notified when a successful login to their Netim Direct account occurs. They aim at giving users the opportunity to react quickly in the even of an unauthorised login.

To enable or disable alerts:

  1. Log in to your Netim Direct account
  2. Click on your name in the upper right-hand corner of the screen
  3. Select “Connection and security”
  4. Click on the “Email alerts” toggle button to enable or disable alerts
Email alerts

IP restriction

IP restriction is designed to strengthen the security of your account by limiting access to an IP address or range.

To activate it:

  1. Log in to your Netim Direct account
  2. Click on your name in the upper right-hand corner of the screen
  3. Select “Connection and security”
  4. Click on “IP Restriction”
  5. Enter the IP address or range you wish to use to access your account
Manage your IP restrictions

Two-factor authentication (2FA)

Two-factor authentication or 2FA protects your account and your personal information. In addition to your password, a security code generated by a 2FA application on your smartphone (or your computer) will be required to log into your account.

This process will prevent any unauthorised person from logging into your account.

  1. Log in to your Netim Direct account
  2. Click on your name in the upper right-hand corner of the screen
  3. Select “Connection and Security”
  4. Click “Enable” on the two-factor authentication line
Enable 2FA

There are 3 steps to set up 2FA:

  1. The installation of a 2FA application
  2. The verification of the configuration
  3. The generation of backup codes in case a problem occurs with your application

Configuring your two-factor authentication application

Here are the main ones depending on your OS:

Once the application is installed, add a new entry by clicking on the + icon of your application (Google Authenticator). Then, scan the QRCode displayed on the screen or manually enter the key just above the QRCode (it’s possible to copy the key in the clipboard simply by clicking on it).

Configure two factor authentification

Checking the configuration

In order to verify that the application has been properly configured, you will be asked to enter the token generated by your application (6 digits).

Enter the token generated by your application

Generating backup codes

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is now enabled on your account.

The backup codes will allow you to log in if you lose your smartphone, for example. We recommend that you save or print them out and keep them in a secure location.

Enable two factor authentification

Add a new device

  1. Go to the “Connection and Security” page
  2. Click on the + icon and scan the QRCode with the device you want to grant access to.
Security - Add a device
Add a device for 2FA

Disable two-factor authentication (2FA)

  1. Go to the “Connection and Security” page
  2. Click on the “Disable” button
  3. For security reasons, you will be asked to enter the code generated by your application (6 digits)
Disable 2FA

How to use backup codes

In case of a temporary or permanent loss of access to your account, you will have to enter one of your backup codes (6 digits) instead of the code provided by the application in order to log in.