DotNetNuke Two Factor Authentication (2FA) – Duo Authenticator

DotNetNuke (DNN) Two Factor Authentication provides the ability to add the second layer of authentication on the top of DotNetNuke default login page. Duo two-factor authentication service makes logins more secure. The application generates passcodes for login and can receive push notifications for easy, one-tap authentication. Our DotNetNuke Two Factor Authentication stands effective against cyber attacks, is also user-friendly. Our DotNetNuke (DNN) Two Factor Authentication Module provides the 8+ authentication methods including Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, OTP over SMS, OTP over Email, Duo Push Notification and many more.

1. Download & Installation

• Download the DotNetNuke Two Factor Authentication (2FA) module from here - [ LINK ]
• Now go to Settings >> Extensions >> Install extensions for installing the miniOrange DotNetNuke Two Factor Authentication module.

• Add this module on the page. You can add this module to any page.

• Navigate to the module settings.

• Find the miniOrange Two Factor Authentication Settings module where you can find the all two factor methods and 2FA settings.
• NOTE: If you want to use OTP over SMS or OTP over Email as a two factor method then you need to register with miniOrange otherwise no need to create an account.

• NOTE: If you want to use Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator and Security Question, in that case no need to create an account.

2. Configure Duo Authenticator

• Select Duo authenticator as a two factor authentication method.

• Select the user role for which you want to enable two factor authentication.
• For this setting, go to the Advanced Settings section and update the settings.

• Now try to login using that user, after username and password authentication the miniOrange DotNetNuke two factor authentication module enforces the user to configure the 2FA first.
• If you’ve not downloaded the duo authenticator app then please download it and scan to QR code from the app.
• After scanning the QR code, a six digit token will be generated in the duo authenticator app, please enter this code in the below text area to validate.

3. Test Duo Authentication on DNN Login

• Login into your DotNetNuke site and test the Duo authentication method.

• After successfully validating the token whenever the user tries to login again, the user has to verify the two-factor authentication after validating the username and password.

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