
The ASP.NET Core Identity Default UI includes pages for configuring 2FA. To enable or disable 2FA for a specific user, set the IdentityUser.TwoFactorEnabled property.

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is like a subset of MFA, but the difference being that MFA can require two or more factors to prove the identity.ĢFA is supported by default when using ASP.NET Core Identity. MFA requires at least two or more types of proof for an identity like something you know, something you possess, or biometric validation for the user to authenticate. Force ASP.NET Core OpenID Connect client to require MFA.Send MFA sign-in requirement to OpenID Connect server.Configure MFA for administration pages using ASP.NET Core Identity.What is MFA and what MFA flows are recommended.The additional factor isn't easily obtained or duplicated by an attacker. When you require a second form of authentication, security is enhanced. This prompt could be to enter a code from a cellphone, use a FIDO2 key, or to provide a fingerprint scan. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a process in which a user is requested during a sign-in event for additional forms of identification. Return to your computer and the Additional security verification page, make sure you get the message that says your configuration was successful, and then select Next. The authenticator app asks for a verification code as a test.įrom the Microsoft Authenticator app, scroll down to your work or school account, copy and paste the 6-digit code from the app into the Step 2: Enter the verification code from the mobile app box on your computer, and then select Verify.View or download sample code (damienbod/AspNetCoreHybridFlowWithApi GitHub repository) Microsoft recommends adding your mobile device phone number to act as a backup if you're unable to access or use the mobile app for any reason.įrom the Step 4: Keep using your existing applications area, copy the provided app password and paste it somewhere safe. On your computer, add your mobile device phone number to the Step 3: In case you lose access to the mobile app area, and then select Next. Return to your computer and the Additional security verification page, make sure you get the message that says your configuration was successful, and then select Next. The authenticator app will send a notification to your mobile device as a test. Use your device's camera to scan the QR code from the Configure mobile app screen on your computer, and then choose Next. If you don't allow the camera, you can still set up the authenticator app as described in Manually add an account to the app.

select Allow so the authenticator app can access your camera to take a picture of the QR code in the next step. Note: If you receive a prompt asking whether to allow the app to access your camera (iOS) or to allow the app to take pictures and record video (Android).
