# MFA Settings

This documentation outlines the process for configuring Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for the two-step verification process.

### Multifactor Settings

* MFA stands for Multi-Factor Authentication, which is a security method used to enhance the protection of online accounts and systems. 
* It involves requiring users to provide multiple forms of verification or authentication before they can access their accounts or sensitive information. 
* The primary goal of MFA is to add an extra layer of security beyond just using a traditional username and password combination. 
* Enable the authentication methods that you would like to offer your customers as part of Multi-Factor Authentication on your portal.  

The following multifactor options are available in our portal, based on the **business needs we can enable** the multifactor options on this settings page: 

**Accessing the MFA Settings Tab**

In the Admin Console, click the **Settings->MFA Settings** tab on the left. 

*  ***EMAIL***: Authentication through email verification. 
* ***SMS:*** Authentication through a one-time code sent via SMS. 
* ***TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password):*** Authentication using temporary passwords that change periodically. 
* ***OFFLINE\_OTP(Backup Code):*** Authentication using a one-time password generated offline, often through hardware tokens. 
* ***FIDO:*** Fast Identity Online, a standard for strong authentication using public key cryptography. 
* ***FACE:*** Authentication using facial recognition technology. 
* **PATTERN:** Authentication using a pre-defined geometric pattern drawn on a mobile phone.
* ***SMART\_PUSH:*** Authentication using a mobile phone, often through push notifications. 
* ***VOICE:*** Authentication based on voice recognition. 

These methods provide a range of options for users to prove their identity, adding an **extra layer of security to the authentication process**. 

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If you **enable** any of the multifactor options, an alert window will open to confirm your selection.\
You can configure these MFA types in the blueprints.


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