Multi-Factor Authentication is the practice of adding an extra authentication step - often requiring use of a separate device such as a smartphone. What this means for you is that even if your login credentials are somehow obtained by a third party, they still would not be able to log in without also obtaining your MFA device. Multi-Factor Authentication is essentially to any website owner who values site security.
Logging In with MFA
Setup Instructions
- In the backend, go to My Account in the top right.
- Check the Use Multi-Factor Authentication? checkbox.
- Generate an MFA Secret and scan the generated barcode using Google Authenticator (Android, iPhone).
- Enter two security questions and answers - these will be used when you don't have access to your phone.
- Click Save at the bottom of the form.
Once set up, Google Authenticator will display a continually changing set of 6 digits. When you next log in, you'll need to enter the currently showing number.
| 1.0.6 |
Deprecated method call fix Oct 22, 2017 |
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| 1.0.5 |
Case sensitivity fix Oct 15, 2017 |
| 1.0.4 |
Make user fields nullable Sep 29, 2016 |
| 1.0.3 |
Rainlab.User bug fix Oct 02, 2015 |
| 1.0.2 |
Compatibility with v204 Sep 14, 2015 |
| 1.0.1 |
Initialize plugin. Apr 24, 2015 |