MFA & digital tools

Set Up WhatsApp for MFA Code

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If your management company has Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enabled, you can choose to receive your MFA codes via WhatsApp instead of email.

Prerequisite: MFA must be enabled on your account first. If MFA is not enabled, ask your Fleet administrator to turn it on for you, then follow this article to switch the delivery channel to WhatsApp.

Working on the Website

  1. Click the User Profile icon and select Account Settings.
    User Profile menu with Account Settings highlighted
    User Profile menu with Account Settings highlighted
  2. At the bottom of the screen, you'll find the Multi-Factor Authentication Type section. Select WhatsApp.
    Multi Factor Authentication Type section with WhatsApp selected and WhatsApp Number field
    Multi Factor Authentication Type section with WhatsApp selected and WhatsApp Number field
  3. Enter your WhatsApp number and click Send Code.
  4. Check your WhatsApp for the verification code from Vessel Management LLC, then enter it in the provided field. Once done, click Confirm Code.
  5. After your number is successfully verified, a confirmation message will appear. Click Submit to save your changes.

Working on the MMV App

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Common questions

Do I still need MFA enabled to use WhatsApp?

Yes. This article covers switching the delivery channel to WhatsApp — MFA itself must already be enabled on your account.

What if I lose access to WhatsApp?

Switch the MFA delivery back to email from Account Settings, or contact your Fleet administrator for a manual reset.

Is WhatsApp MFA more secure than email?

Both are one-time-code channels. WhatsApp typically arrives faster and is less likely to end up in spam. Neither replaces a hardware key for high-security accounts.

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