Questions tagged [multi-factor-authentication]
Often called MFA; encompassing two-factor authentication, or 2FA, has been implemented in many ways. Most Netizens will get a push notification or a text message with a code they can use to verify themselves. Other groups and organizations can have much more constrained ways of conducting MFA, including biometrics.
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How does Edge manage and store cookies?
I'm trying to figure out how Edge works with cookies. For example when I authenticate on Azure Portal it will store cookies and allow me to log on while the cookie is valid. The thing is that even if ...
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Google authenticator MFA codes aren't working in Linux
I want to enable MFA to use sudo commands on my laptop running Debian. I followed steps to enable this, and had the verification codes working for the desktop log in. But in terminal it keeps saying &...
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Cannot remove "Use Windows Hello with your account" message during OOBE
I've done some tests about Windows 11 laptops & Azure AD enduser experience. I've created a completely new tenant for this purpose. I haven't added any security/identity licenses to it, and I ...
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Can I use the Google Authenticator (OTP) app on my PC?
Sometimes it can be a little annoying to check the mobile app to access a regular website. Is it possible to use an OTP authenticator app that can be used on both mobile and PC?
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How to set 2FA for Windows Remote Desktop login
How can I configure Windows on my laptop to require 2FA (preferably via authenticate) when connecting via Remote Desktop.
I have a workgroup login. So not a domain login. And not a Microsoft login. (...
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VPN MFA (Keycloak) with openconnect
I am trying to deploy a VPN with dual authentication. While reading the ocserv documentation, I found the oicd option (https://gitlab.com/openconnect/ocserv/-/blob/master/doc/README-oidc.md). I am now ...
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How to reconfigure gmail in Outlook after setting up 2FA?
On May 30, 2022 Google blocked Outlook from being able to connect to Gmail accounts unless 2FA is enabled. So I have enabled 2FA just now on my gmail account, and my Outlook-connected gmail account ...
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What does "something you are" mean as a verification factor? Can you give some examples?
Company X uses multi-factor authentication (MFA) to decrease the likelihood of a successful cyber-attacks by requiring one or more additional verification factors: something you know, something you ...
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location-based multi-factor authentication for Windows 10 login with a local account
I'm looking to enable MFA for login to my Windows 10 laptop, which I use with a local account (no microsoft login). However, 90% of my use is at home, where I don't want to be required to plug in a ...
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How to use MFA for Outlook365 from Thunderbird
I use Thunderbird as an email client. I also have an outlook account that must have MFA enabled. I can log into my outlook account via the browser using the microsoft authenticator mobile app. However ...
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Does Microsoft Windows Act as Intermediary for Android Text Messages or Push Notifications?
I have many 2FA enabled accounts tied to sending a text, unfortunately they don't push to authenticator apps, yet.
When using macOS such codes are discoverable in the notification area, and when I'm ...
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Microsoft Authenticator Accounts Can They Be Shared?
I am wondering if these scenarios are possible.
Have the same authenticator app on multiple phones. Say my bank has 2FA and I am using the authenticator app, can I have the "account" tied ...
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It is possible to setup two factor authantication for a local account (non online microsoft account), on Window 10?
For now, I don't want to use an "online" Microsoft account. My laptop have a fingerprint reader/scanner. I was wondering if it is possible somehow to use a password in combination with the ...
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Using 2FA with Exchange Online Plan 1
I am looking to help someone purchase Exchange Online Plan 1 (EOP1) and I want to have them use Two Factor Authentication (2FA). I am getting mixed messages from Microsoft and other resources when I ...
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How to identify why two-factor SMS messages are never received from certain websites
I have accounts with three financial websites which only offer two-factor authentication codes to be sent via text message or phone call, but when I request codes via text message, the messages are ...
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