Magento 2FA for Global & Sub-User Access

Enterprise Magento (especially B2B or multi-company setups) includes Global Users who can act on behalf of Sub-Users through delegated access. Traditional 2FA models that store enrollment by email can create MFA conflicts when multiple global users access the same sub-user accounts, leading to OTP issues and unintended lockouts. A context-aware MFA approach validates Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) based on the actual user logging in rather than the impersonated account, ensuring secure delegated access and proper auditability in enterprise Magento environments.

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Delegated-Access Aware 2FA

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is enforced based on the actual Global User authenticating rather than the selected Sub-User identity. The Global User completes 2FA using their own device or authenticator and can securely access permitted sub-users without inheriting their MFA enrollment state. Optional step-up 2FA can be triggered for high-risk actions such as payments, PII exports, address updates, or role changes, allowing multiple global users to safely access shared sub-users without OTP conflicts while maintaining strong enterprise security.

Shared Sub-Users with Secure 2FA

The solution supports enterprise Magento environments where multiple Global Users can securely access shared Sub-Users within the same company. Each Global User completes 2FA using their own authenticator, ensuring individual MFA ownership and preventing conflicts. Access is controlled by defined company roles and permissions, eliminating restrictions caused by shared MFA enrollment.

Multiple B2B users (Global users) 2FA in Magento

The solution allows multiple Global Users within the same company to securely share access to the same Sub-Users. Each Global User completes Two-Factor Authentication using their own authenticator, ensuring MFA ownership remains separate and secure. Access is governed by company-defined roles and permissions, removing restrictions where only the first enrolled user can access a shared sub-user account.

Correct 2FA Enrollment Data Model

Instead of storing 2FA enrollment by email and method alone, the system binds MFA enrollment to the true principal using immutable internal user IDs. It follows an actor-based enrollment model, where 2FA is tied to the authenticating Global User and remains independent of any selected sub-user. Encrypted secret storage and strict access controls ensure secure handling of MFA data.

Delegated-Access Aware 2FA

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is enforced based on the actual Global User authenticating, rather than the selected Sub-User identity. The Global User completes 2FA using their own device or authenticator and can then securely access permitted sub-users without inheriting their MFA enrollment state. Optional step-up 2FA can be triggered for high-risk actions such as payments, PII exports, address updates, or role changes. This approach allows multiple global users to safely access shared sub-users without OTP conflicts while maintaining strong enterprise security.

Shared Sub-Users with Secure 2FA

The solution supports enterprise Magento environments where multiple Global Users can securely access shared Sub-Users within the same company. Each Global User completes 2FA using their own authenticator, ensuring individual MFA ownership and preventing conflicts. Access is controlled by defined company roles and permissions, eliminating restrictions caused by shared MFA enrollment.

Multiple B2B users (Global users) 2FA in Magento

The solution allows multiple Global Users within the same company to securely share access to the same Sub-Users. Each Global User completes Two-Factor Authentication using their own authenticator, ensuring MFA ownership remains separate and secure. Access is governed by company-defined roles and permissions, removing restrictions where only the first enrolled user can access a shared sub-user account.

Correct 2FA Enrollment Data Model

Instead of storing 2FA enrollment by email and method alone, the system binds MFA enrollment to the true principal using immutable internal user IDs. It follows an actor-based enrollment model, where 2FA is tied to the authenticating Global User and remains independent of any selected sub-user. Encrypted secret storage and strict access controls ensure secure handling of MFA data.

Why Choose Two-Factor Authentication

Eliminates MFA collisions in shared sub-user scenarios

Prevents the “first global user enrolls and everyone else gets blocked” scenario by associating 2FA enrollment with the actual authenticating user rather than the shared sub-user account.

Prevents accidental lockouts of real sub-users

Ensures a sub-user’s direct login is governed solely by their own MFA enrollment state, without being affected by any previous delegated access or global user activity.

Maintains strong security without reducing flexibility

Supports step-up 2FA for sensitive actions while keeping normal delegated workflows smooth.

Reduces authentication support tickets and admin overhead

Minimizes recurring “OTP doesn’t work” issues by ensuring authenticator ownership is correctly mapped to the actual user, preventing mismatches and unnecessary troubleshooting.

Popular Usecase

Enable Multiple Enterprise Admins to Operate the Same Company Sub-Users Securely

Large organizations rarely have a single admin. Multiple global users (support, sales ops, IT, order management) often need to operate the same set of sub-users. Actor-based 2FA ensures each admin uses their own authenticator while still allowing shared sub-user access—removing bottlenecks and reducing risk from shared secrets.

Magento 2 2FA Prevent Delegated MFA Enrollment

Prevent Delegated MFA Enrollment From Breaking Direct User Login

When a delegated flow incorrectly enrolls MFA under a sub-user account, it can block the real user from logging in. Separating actor MFA from sub-user MFA ensures direct logins remain consistent and predictable, while delegated sessions stay secure and auditable. This approach preserves independent MFA ownership, preventing cross-user conflicts and maintaining a seamless authentication experience for both direct and delegated access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Module Inquiries

Does miniOrange store any user data?

miniOrange does not store or transfer any data which is coming from the Identity provider (IdP) to the Magento. All the data remains within your premises / server.

Are the licenses a one-time payment or an annual subscription?

The extension licenses are subscription-based and need to be renewed annually. Renewing ensures you receive extension updates, including security patches and compatibility adjustments for the latest versions. The extension licenses are subscription based and you have to pay annually.

What is one instance?

A Magento instance refers to a single installation of a Magento site. It refers to each individual website where the extension is active. In the case of a single site Magento, each website will be counted as a single instance.

Do we need to purchase for all multisite/subsites?

No, you only need to pay for the sites where you want to activate the extension in your Magento multisite network.

Need seperate license for my non-production environment?

Yes, we have an instance based licensing policy. The extension's licencing is linked to the domain of the Magento instance, thus if you have a dev-staging-prod environment, you'll need three licences (with discounts applicable on pre-production environments).

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