In the current digital world, passwords are becoming increasingly fragile as a way to protect your account. And at AFS, we all have a responsibility to take care of our participants, families, and volunteers. That includes keeping their information private and safe by making sure that no unauthorized person has access to it. That is why we are enforcing that volunteers begin using two-factor authentication to safeguard their AFS accounts.

Two-factor authentication (2FA) significantly enhances security by requiring two distinct forms of identification before granting access to an account. When logging into MyAFS/Global Link from a new browser, you will first enter your AFS username and password, and then you will be sent a security code by your choice of text message, email, or an authenticator app on your phone like Auth App. Entering the received code will be the last step of logging in.

You can enable your 2FA on your Global Link/MyAFS account now or wait until prompted by the system in May. To enable 2FA yourself, first log into your MyAFS Volunteer Portal here. In the left-hand menu, click on Global Link.

A new browser tab will open, and in the top right corner, click on your photo which will open an account menu. Select “My Account Settings.”

In your account settings, choose which method of Two-Factor Authentication you would like to use, and follow the instructions using the arrows to activate the method.

Need help? Write to AskAFS@afsusa.org.