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Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)

Abstract

TOTP for MFA or 2FA on OpenVPN Connect — add extra authentication security by enabling it on your VPN server.

OpenVPN Connect supports multi-factor authentication (MFA) or two-factor authentication (2FA) using Time-based One-Time Passwords (TOTP). Here are your authentication steps when your account requires MFA:

  1. Launch OpenVPN Connect.

  2. Click or tap on the desired profile.

    • OpenVPN Connect requires basic or SAML authentication, depending on your profile's authentication method.

  3. Successfully authenticate with your profile's authentication method.

    • The MFA prompt displays.

  4. Enter the one-time password and click Send.

  5. You are connected.

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