DotNetNuke Two Factor Authentication (2FA) – OTP over SMS

DotNetNuke (DNN) Two Factor Authentication provides the ability to add the second layer of authentication on the top of DotNetNuke default login page. OTP over SMS method is the most reliable method for two factor authentication. It is used as an additional layer of security to better protect users' personal information and data. OTP over SMS has become the de-facto standard for verifying the user’s identity. 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 OTP over SMS

• Select OTP over SMS 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.

3. Send OTP over SMS

• Enter the user phone number with country code like +91 for india, +1 for US Example - +1653XXXX342

• After clicking on the Send OTP button the user will receive One Time Passcode on the entered mobile number.
• Enter the received OTP, after validating the OTP the user get one more OTP for testing the method and after verifying the OTP the user will login into the site.

4. Two Factor validation on user login

• Afterwards whenever the user tries to login, the user has to verify the two factor authentication after validating the username and password.

Additional Resources

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