DotNetNuke Two Factor Authentication (2FA) – Google Authenticator

DotNetNuke (DNN) Two Factor Authentication provides the ability to add the second layer of authentication on the top of DotNetNuke default login page. Google Authenticator helps confirm user identities before providing access to websites based on two factor authentication (2FA). It adds an extra layer of security when you sign in. 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 tab where you can find the all two-factor methods and settings.
• NOTE: If you want to configure Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator and Security Question, in that case no need to create an account or register in the module.

2. Configure Google Authenticator

• Select Google 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.

• Try to login using that user role, after username and password authentication the miniOrange DNN two factor authentication module enforces the user to configure the 2FA first.
• If you’ve not downloaded the google authenticator app then please download it and scan the QR code from the app.

• After scanning the QR, a six digit token will be generated in the google authenticator app, please enter this code below to validate.

3. Test Google Authentication on DNN Login

• Login into your DotNetNuke site and test the Google Authentication method.

• After successfully validation of username and password, the user has to verify the two-factor authentication.

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