TruGrid MFA Setup Guide for Mac

Step One: Log in to the TruGrid Portal

• When prompted to "Enter your email address to login," enter your Summit Hosting username as you normally would. 

• Enter your password and then select CONTINUE

Step Two: Setup Your MFA

• From your smartphone, install the TruGrid Authenticator from the App Store (iOS or Android). 

• Open the TruGrid Authenticator mobile app.
• Select the + sign on the top right. This will open your camera. Accept any prompt from your phone to allow TruGrid to use your camera to scan the MFA setup QR code.

• Use your smartphone to scan the TruGrid QR code displayed on your computer browser.
• From the TruGrid Authenticator on your Smart Phone, select ALLOW.
• Enter your mobile phone number and activate MFA. Note: You can always reset your MFA in the future
• When done, your browser will take you to the TruGrid Workspace and display the desktop(s) assigned to you. 

Step 3: Install TruGrid Mac Connector software

• From within the TruGrid portal, you have the option to connect to an assigned desktop via the browser. If you'd like to connect using the web browser, you will need to install the TruGrid Web Launcher Agent. However, we recommend, using the desktop agent instead. To use the desktop agent, download the TruGrid Desktop Connector because you can then launch desktops without having to log into the website. To use the TruGrid Desktop Connector, click HERE and follow instructions to download and install it.

NOTE: TruGrid Mac Connector requires that the Microsoft RDP client be installed on your Mac. Please visit the App Store to install it if it is not already installed.

• After installation is complete, close the browser and open the TruGrid Desktop Connector

Step Four: Pin the TruGrid Mac Connector (also called TruGrid Native Connector) icon to your desktop

• Open the Mac FINDER
• Navigate to the APPLICATIONS folder and look for TruGrid Native Connector in the window.
• Drag and drop the icon on your desktop to create a desktop shortcut

Step Five: Log in to the TruGrid Desktop Connector

• The TruGrid Desktop Connector opens after installation. To log in, enter the same username you previously used to log into the TruGrid Portal in step 1. 
• Enter your password.

• Tab to or select the Authenticator Code field.
• From your smartphone, accept the login request. 
• Check the "Remember Me" box if you would like the application to remember your credentials for next time.
• Click Login