{"id":318733,"date":"2022-01-03T17:46:51","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T17:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webkul.com\/blog\/?p=318733"},"modified":"2026-05-22T13:23:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T13:23:11","slug":"how-to-configure-google-authenticator-with-magento2-two-factor-authentication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webkul.com\/blog\/how-to-configure-google-authenticator-with-magento2-two-factor-authentication\/","title":{"rendered":"How to configure Google Authenticator with Magento 2 Two-Factor Authentication"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Two Factor Authentication for Magento 2 functionality is used to provide the extra security feature to the account. Here\u2019s the method to set up two-factor authentication<\/strong> in Magento 2.4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The store owner can enable or disable the Magento 2 two-factor authentication<\/a> as per the requirements. However, it is not best practice to disable Magento 2FA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two-factor authentication is widely used, and it is common to generate access codes for different websites on the same app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, you might use Google Authenticator to generate codes for the\u00a0Admin<\/em>\u00a0of your store, your\u00a0magento.com<\/em>\u00a0account, Google account, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adobe Commerce development<\/a> supports 2FA methods from multiple providers. Some require the installation of an app that generates a one-time password (OTP) that users enter at sign-in to verify their identity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) devices resemble a key fob and generate a unique key to verify identity. Other devices verify identity when they are inserted into a USB port. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the store administrator, you can require one or more of the available 2FA methods to verify user identity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your 2FA configuration applies to all websites and stores that are associated with the Adobe Commerce installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first time a user signs in to the\u00a0Admin<\/em>, they must set up each\u00a02FA\u00a0method that you require, and verify their identity using the associated app or device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After this initial setup, the user must authenticate with one of the configured methods each time they sign in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each user\u2019s 2FA information is recorded in their\u00a0Admin<\/em>\u00a0account and can be\u00a0reset<\/a>\u00a0if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configure your required 2FA provider(s)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. On the Admin<\/em> sidebar, go to Stores<\/strong> > Settings<\/em> > Configuration<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    2FA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    2. In the left panel, click Security<\/strong> and choose 2FA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. In the General<\/em> section, select each Provider to use<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To select multiple methods, hold down the Ctrl key (PC) or the Command key (Mac) and click each item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Complete the settings for each required 2FA method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. When complete, click Save Config<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The first time users sign in to the Admin<\/em>, they must set up each required 2FA method. After this initial setup, they must authenticate with one of the configured methods each time they sign in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Using Two-Factor Authentication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Google Authenticator<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    <\/a>Steps : Set up Google Authenticator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Enter your account credentials and sign in to the Admin<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      When the admin tries to sign in to the admin panel, the message window that requests to configure two-factor authentication is shown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      2. The admin receives an email for further process to configure Magento 2FA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      2FA configuration email<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      3. When the admin will click on the link (Click here) received in the mail, will show a window. to select one or more Two Factor Authentication providers to be used to authorize admin users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Two Factor Authentication providers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      4. Select Google Authenticator and click on Apply button. After that admin will see a Bar Code window to scan with the google authenticator app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Google Authentication QR Code<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      5. Open the Google Authenticator<\/strong> app on your mobile device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Click the plus sign ( +<\/strong> ) to add a new entry. Then, do the following:\n