Frequently asked questions

Everything teams ask before rolling out Spriv

Twenty-plus questions from real conversations cost, setup, phones, compliance, SMS, portal, API and more. Click any question to expand the answer.

Getting started

Onboarding & installation

How do I set up Spriv?

Install the Spriv client on your mobile phone by downloading it from Google Play or Apple's App Store. Then open a free account on Spriv's site (Startup account) and follow the pairing steps.

Do I need to install anything on my computer or server?

If you'd like to use Spriv's remote access, then yes you'll need to update your remote server software. Web-only integrations just use our API.

Which mobile phone OS does Spriv support?

Spriv supports both iPhone (iOS) and Android.

Can any user open up to two free user accounts?

Yes any user can create an account without providing credit card information and start using Spriv for free.

Everyday scenarios

Phones, reception & edge cases

What happens if I lose my phone?

Your system administrator uses Spriv's management portal to stop using the lost phone and start using a new one. Takes less than a minute.

What happens if I have no reception or internet on my phone?

No problem we can use TOTP (Time One Time Password). In your phone: Spriv → Accounts, next to your account name click TOTP and use the code.

What happens if I forget my phone at home?

No problem. Your system admin can postpone second-factor authentication for up to 72 hours enough time to get home even if you're stuck in LA traffic.

Features & integration

What's included, what can I plug into

Which features are included in my Spriv account?

Automatic Multi Factor Authentication, Allow/Deny, TOTP and SMS.

What is "Bulk User Import" and how does it work?

Bulk User Import lets you import users from any existing platform into Spriv's platform. Perfect for onboarding an entire team on day one.

What is Spriv's Management Portal?

The management portal is where you administer your company's whole MFA platform users, servers, policies, reporting.

What is API Access?

Any organization can use Spriv's API with sample code in five languages to develop a tailored MFA suite for their own product.

What is the difference between "Shared Servers" and "Custom Servers"?

Spriv allows large institutions, such as banks, to host and control their "Custom Servers" in their own Data Center. Everyone else uses the Shared cloud servers.

Pricing & SMS

Costs, refunds, plan changes

Are there additional costs?

If you're not using SMS then you will not incur any additional costs.

Is support included?

Support is included for the Business and Enterprise plans. Startup plan support is provided by Spriv's online documentation and FAQ.

What about refunds?

Spriv will refund any incorrect charges.

Can I change plans or cancel at any time?

Yes. You can change your plan or cancel at any point in time. Start your no-strings-attached free trial.

Can I use SMS authentication with a free account?

Yes but you will be required to enter credit card information to cover Spriv's carrier SMS costs.

How many SMS messages are included in each account?

The Free account does not include any free SMS messages. To use SMS with a Free account, you will need to provide a credit card, which will be charged to cover the carrier costs. With a Business account, you receive a $0.25 credit per account per month that can be used toward SMS costs.

Can SMS messages roll over between user accounts?

Yes. Spriv counts SMS messages for your overall company usage rather than for each individual user account.

Compliance & support

Standards, tickets, response times

What kind of compliances are covered by Spriv?

Spriv's multi factor authentication is FFIEC, PCI, HIPAA and SOX compliant, and does not transfer any personally identifiable information (PII).

What support do you offer?

The FAQ and Knowledgebase are the best places to start. For our Business plan we provide email, chat and telephone support (9–6 EST, Mon–Fri).

Didn't find your answer? Use the Contact Us page Spriv's support team responds within 24 hours.
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