Two Factor Authentication (2FA) for DotNetNuke (DNN) using Duo Push Notifications | Secure DNN Login

Overview

Add an extra layer of protection to your DotNetNuke default login page with our DotNetNuke (DNN) Two Factor Authentication(2FA) solution. The Duo Mobile app allows you to send push notifications to users’ phones for quick, secure access. After logging in, users can simply approve the Duo push notification on their device to complete authentication. The solution is user-friendly and defends effectively against cyber threats. Our DotNetNuke (DNN) Two Factor Authentication Module supports 8+ methods, including Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, OTP via SMS or Email, Duo Push, and more.

Pre-requisites : Download And Installation

1. Download the package for DotNetNuke Two Factor Authentication Provider (2FA).

2. Upload the installation package dnn-two-factor-authentication-provider_xxx_install by going in Settings > Extension > Install Extension.

3. Now under the Installed extensions tab select Authentication Systems. Here you can see the miniOrange DNN 2FA Authentication Provider.

4. You have finished with the installation of the 2FA Authentication Provider on your DNN site.

Configure Duo Push Notifications

• Click on the pencil icon, as mentioned in the image below, to configure the DNN 2FA Authentication Provider.

• Enable the 2FA for End Users toggle button.

• To enable 2FA for admin you need to check the Enable 2FA for Admins checkbox.

• To enable 2FA for AD Authentication click on DNN AD Login under Advanced Settings tab and select AD Login.

• Under Configuration tab click on Push Notification

• If you do not have a Duo account, please click here to create an account.

• After signup, please login into the Duo portal.

• Go to the Applications option on the left side menu and click on the Protect an Application submenu.

• Search for Auth API and click on the Protect button.

• You have successfully created the Auth API to the protected applications.

• Now copy the Integration Key, Client Secret and API Hostname to configure the Duo Push Notification in the 2FA plugin.

• Enter the Client ID which is same as Integration Key, Client Secret and API hostname and Click on Save button

• Now, click on the Configure button.

• After clicking the Configure button, if your account doesn't exist in Duo, you will be required to Enroll.

• After clicking on Enroll, you will be prompted to set up your account on Duo Security.

• Click on the Get started button.

• Select the country code and enter your phone number.

• Then click on the Continue button.

• Select the Duo Mobile option.

• Scan the QR from the Duo mobile app.

• You have successfully set up Duo Authenticator and completed the first step of the process.

Test Duo Authenticator / Push Notification

• Click on Test Push Notification button. You will receive a Duo push notification on your mobile app.

• After approving the push notifications, the method will be configured and can be enabled for the end user.

• To enable the method for end user click on the toggle button.

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Get in Touch

Please reach out to us at dnnsupport@xecurify.com, and our team will assist you with setting up Two Factor Authentication (2FA) in DotNetNuke (DNN) using Duo Push Notifications. Our team will help you to select the best suitable solution/plan as per your requirement.