KAVACH-INSTALLATION-VER1.4.pdf
Dear All,
Two Factor Authentication will be required to access email from 16th July 2021 as per directive from Competent Authority.
1– Users are advised to install Kavach app for continued access to email. Please read the enclosed document carefully for instructions.
2– Please note that you can choose to install Kavach on all 3 ( default no) devices ( desktop/laptop/ phone ) or on only one device , for instance your phone. You need not install Kavach on your laptop / desktop as notification will come on your phone even if you access email from your desktop / laptop/ any other device.
3– Please ensure that the device (for instance if you choose to install on the phone) is always available with you as you will need to accept the notification for the access to email to be enabled.
4- You will not be able to access your email through the Web Interface w.e.f. 16th July 2021 unless you have installed Kavach. After a brief window Kavach will be enabled for IMAP/POP access also. A separate intimation will be sent for the same.
5- Video tutorial is available on https://email.gov.in (after logging in) under the heading “How to Install Kavach App on Android and iPhone”.
6– The steps to be followed have been enumerated in the enclosed doc also. It’s a very simple three step procedure.
7– If you have already installed Kavach then please assist all members of your team and your colleagues to enable Kavach immediately.
For any issues please call the 24×7 NIC Helpdesk 1800-111-555 or Contact the NIC Officers /Delegated Administrator in your respective Ministry/DepartmentThanks & Regards,
Messaging Administrator
National Informatics Centre
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology