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Enabling Magento 2 Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) with Google Authenticator

Security is a top priority for every e-commerce store. Since Magento 2.4, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) has been enabled by default to protect your admin accounts against unauthorized access. If you’re running an earlier version or need to re-enable it, this guide walks you through enabling the Magento 2 2FA module and setting it up with Google Authenticator . What is Two-Factor Authentication in Magento? Two-Factor Authentication adds an extra layer of security to the Magento Admin login. Instead of only requiring a username and password, Magento also requests a one-time passcode (OTP) generated by an authenticator app like Google Authenticator . This ensures that even if your password is compromised, attackers cannot access your store without the second factor. Step 1: Verify 2FA Module Availability Magento 2 ships with the Magento_TwoFactorAuth module. First, check if the module exists in your installation: bin/magento module:status Magento_TwoFactorAuth If it’s listed ...