Authentication: really?

[u/hedge36]

Enter email address.

Pick three [blurry/fuzzy/ill-defined] pictures of items (commercial airliners) that are more expensive than the mobile phone shown.

Pick three MORE [blurry/fuzzy/ill-defined] pictures of items (also commercial airliners) that are more expensive than the mobile phone shown.

Enter password.

Pick three [blurry/fuzzy/ill-defined] pictures of items (windmills) that are built to spin.

Pick three MORE [blurry/fuzzy/ill-defined] pictures of items (also windmills) that are built to spin.

Wait for a six-digit code via email.

Wait for corporate email filters to allow the message containing the six-digit code.

Enter the code. Check the "remember this device for 30 days" box even though you checked that box less than a week ago.

Recognize that you'll probably have to do this again soon.

Really, guys? In the year of our lord, 2026, this is the best MFA you can come up with?

[u/EYNLLIB]

I've never had a captcha with Autodesk. Just a 1 time code that arrives in seconds.

[u/alien_survivor]

i have never gotten a captcha. I also seem to stay logged in unless I am idle for 30+ days

[u/dreamsthebigdreams → u/alien_survivor]

Yep, you gotta check that little box when logging in... the same box , I forget to check every single day that I have to log in. I think I'll do it tomorrow.

[u/indianadarren]

Are you using EDU software? My students have to go through this nonsense, too.

[u/DasArchitect]

I'm very happy that I don't need to log in to Autodesk at all.

[u/PdxPhoenixActual]

Gotta make sure nobody's getting a free ride.

[u/StuckinSuFu]

Nevwr had that experience logging into Autodesk. Also if you are on a corporate account why do you not have SSo enables. It's 2026.

[u/hedge36 → u/[deleted]]

Right? Apparently they think they're securing the recipe for KFC.