Two Factor Authentication

Solodev CMS supports Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) using a standard authenticator app (any TOTP app -- Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, Authy, etc.). Enabling it adds a second check beyond your password when you sign in.

Two-Factor Authentication

Enable 2FA

  1. Go to the Security page and click Enable 2FA.
  2. On the Set Up Two-Factor Authentication screen, scan the displayed QR code with your authenticator app, or enter the secret key manually.

Set Up Two-Factor Authentication screen with QR code and secret key

  1. Enter the 6-digit code from your app and click Confirm Setup.

Once enabled, the Security page shows Two-Factor Authentication is currently enabled, and you'll be prompted for a 6-digit code from your authenticator app after your password on future sign-ins.

Disable 2FA

To turn off 2FA, go to the Security page and click Disable 2FA. Only do this if you're sure. Without 2FA, your account is protected by your password alone.

Security page with 2FA enabled

Losing access to your authenticator app

If you can no longer generate codes (lost phone, deleted app, etc.), you cannot disable 2FA yourself without being able to sign in. Contact a CMS administrator who can access your account to disable 2FA on your behalf, then re-enable it with a new device.