Salesforce.com Inc

Salesforce Authenticator

Composite Score

8.4 /10

CX Score

8.7 /10

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What is Salesforce Authenticator?

Salesforce Authenticator offers smart, simple two-factor authentication solutions that enhance the security of your Salesforce deployment without sacrificing user experience. Salesforce Authenticator is an intelligent, mobile two-factor authentication app that delivers enterprise-class security, while providing simplicity and convenience to your end users. With Salesforce Authenticator, it’s even easier for employees to access business-critical apps through simple push notifications. With a single tap on their mobile device, employees can approve logins and other actions, even verifying automatically from trusted locations.

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Salesforce Authenticator Ratings

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90 Likeliness to Recommend

95 Plan to Renew

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

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+86 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Salesforce Authenticator?

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0% Neutral

100% Positive

Pros

Respectful
Enables Productivity
Efficient Service
Caring

Feature Ratings

Average 77

OTP Authentication

Biometrics Authentication

Browser Push Notifications

Multi-Device Protection

Email Authentication

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication

Role and User Management

Integration APIs

Hard Token Authentication

Dashboards, Analytics and Reporting

Soft Token Authentication

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 77

Vendor Support

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of IT Administration

Quality of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Data Integration

Breadth of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Salesforce Authenticator Reviews

Rohan R.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2024

Easy to Setup Can be used in multiple ways

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite thing about Salesforce Authenticator has to be how smoothly it works with all things Salesforce. It just makes logging in and out of Salesforce apps a breeze, you know? Plus, being able to customize it to match my own style or company branding is a pretty neat bonus. But what really wins me over is how it's got this smart feature that keeps everything super secure without being a hassle to use. And let's not forget, the option to use stuff like fingerprints or getting push notifications instead of just relying on passwords – that's just awesome. Overall, it's just a game-changer for anyone who's deep into the Salesforce world like

What do you dislike most about this product?

⁤If I had to pick something I'm not crazy about with Salesforce Authenticator, it might be that it can feel a bit overwhelming to set up at first. ⁤⁤I mean, it's not super complicated, but it could be a tad more user-friendly out of the gate. ⁤⁤And sometimes, when there are updates or changes, it can throw things off a bit until you get used to the new setup. ⁤⁤But honestly, once you get the hang of it, those initial hiccups aren't such a big deal. ⁤⁤Overall, it's a minor gripe in the grand scheme of things. ⁤

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Hey, thinking about trying out Salesforce Authenticator? My advice: give it a spin and personalize it to your liking. Need help? Hit up support. Once you're in, use those security extras like fingerprints or push notifications. Keep an eye out for updates too. Overall, if you're into keeping your Salesforce stuff safe and easy, this could be your go-to.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Unique Features
Effective Service

Valeria d.

Role: Sales Marketing
Industry: Telecommunications
Involvement: End User of Application

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2024

Easy to use, quick to receive notifications

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Salesforce Authenticator from other similar products?

Easy to use

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It's from salesforce and I use salesforce for work

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing in particular, never had an issue with the app

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Security Protects

Carlos Orlando C.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Finance
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2024

Wonderful integration with salesforce

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Salesforce Authenticator from other similar products?

The salesforce integration makes quite easy to use and reliable

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Salesforce integration

What do you dislike most about this product?

Every user should be able to handle their owns OTPs and load them with a preconfigured list

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Use it if you work with salesforce

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

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Salesforce Authenticator Ratings

90 Likeliness to Recommend

95 Plan to Renew

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+86 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Salesforce Authenticator?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

OTP Authentication Ability to send users a one-time password (OTP) via SMS or call.

Biometrics Authentication Use of Touch ID fingerprint verification, voice recognition or retina scanning that is used to authenticate user access.

Browser Push Notifications Ability to push the verification code to the browser to help in the authentication process.

Multi-Device Protection The ability to support authentication on different devices such as mobile, tablet or desktops.

Email Authentication Ability to send a verification link or code via email.

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication Ability to manage privileged accounts having access to sensitive data and reinforce security.

Role and User Management Enable different levels of access and permissions based on role.

Integration APIs Ability of the software to interface with legacy and other third party applications.

Hard Token Authentication Use of a small hardware devices such as a key fob or card that generates a one-time password to authenticate.

Dashboards, Analytics and Reporting Includes historical & real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting, forecasting & easy data extraction for data analysis.

Soft Token Authentication Ability to use digital alternative to authenticate like OTP, Email, Biometrics, Browser Push Notification

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Salesforce Authenticator Reviews

Rohan R.

Easy to Setup Can be used in multiple ways

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Valeria d.

Easy to use, quick to receive notifications

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Carlos Orlando C.

Wonderful integration with salesforce

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

OTP Authentication

Biometrics Authentication

Browser Push Notifications

Multi-Device Protection

Email Authentication

Role-Based Multi-Factor Authentication

Role and User Management

Integration APIs

Hard Token Authentication

Dashboards, Analytics and Reporting

Soft Token Authentication

Vendor Capability Ratings

Vendor Support

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of IT Administration

Quality of Features

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Data Integration

Breadth of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization