Team: Huntress Managed Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Product: Two-Factor (2FA) / Multi-factor (MFA), Backup Codes
Environment: Huntress.IO management portal
Summary: When you are using Huntress-native login (not SAML single sign-on), the Huntress portal requires the setup of at least one app-based two-factor authentication method via an authenticator app such as Duo Mobile or Google/Microsoft Authenticator, plus backup codes for account recovery. If SAML SSO is enabled and enforced for your account, your administrator can disable Huntress 2FA at the account and user level (see SAML SSO for the Huntress Portal for details).
Supported Methods
You can choose which single authenticator method you’d like to use for your account, and you can change it later by deleting the existing method and setting up a new one. At this time, only one authenticator app can be configured per user. Backup codes are always available as a recovery option.
Huntress currently supports 2FA TOTP/OTAP apps like Duo Authenticator, Google Authenticator, and Microsoft Authenticator. Some web based 2FA tools, such as LastPass Authenticator or 1Pass Authenticator will also work.
SMS and text based 2FA is not available.
Enabling Two-Factor For Your Account (Backup Codes)
Before you can enable any of the specific two-factor methods, you'll need to generate backup codes that can be used to recover access to your account should you ever lose your other second factors.
The following steps will guide you through generating backup codes and enabling two-factor authentication for your account.
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After logging in to your Huntress account, click the user menu and select "Preferences."
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The system will automatically generate backup codes for you. After downloading, printing, or copying your codes, click "Save" to continue.
Note: Make sure to store these Codes in a secure location that gets backed up. - Click the "Setup" button to set up two-factor authentication.