Configure Joomla Two-factor Authentication (Google-Authenticator)

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Setup Google Authenticator with Joomla plugin. This guide will help you to configure Google Authenticator as Two Factor Authentication ( 2FA ) method for your Joomla site. The Joomla 2FA plugin will add a second layer of authentication to your Joomla account to increase the security of your site from unwanted hacks and unauthorized login attempts.

Step 1: Install miniOrange 2-Factor authentication Plugin

• Download the zip file for the miniOrange 2-Factor authenticationient plugin for Joomla from the link here.
• On your Joomla admin console go to Extensions Manage Install

• Under Upload Package File tab. Drag the downloaded file OR upload file by click on browse for file

• Go to Components miniorange Two Factor authentication

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Step 2: Configure Google Authenticator 2FA method

• Register/Login with miniOrange.

• Navigate to Setup Second Factor tab. Select Google Authenticator and click on the Configure link.
  
  
• Download and install Google Authenticator app. Click on Next.

• Scan the QR code in Google Authenticator app OR enter Secret Code manually. Then click on Next.

• Enter passcode from Google Authenticator app and click on Verify button.

• You have successfully Configured Google Authenticator 2FA method. Then click on Test to verify.

• Enter Passcode from Google Authenticator app and click on Validate button.

• You have successfully configured Google Authenticator 2FA method.