Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security measure that provides an additional layer of protection to your Windows server login credentials. In this blog post, we will guide you on how to setup 2FA on your Windows server 2019.
Step 1: To set up 2FA on your Windows server, you need to install a 2FA provider. There are several options available, such as Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, and Duo. For this guide, we will be using Google Authenticator.
To install Google Authenticator on your Windows server, download and install the Google Authenticator app on your mobile device.
Step 2: Next, you need to install and configure the Google Authenticator extension for Windows Server 2019. This extension will enable you to use Google Authenticator as your 2FA provider.
- To install the Google Authenticator extension for Windows Server, follow these steps:
- Download the Google Authenticator extension for Windows Server from the Google Authenticator website.
- Extract the files from the downloaded ZIP file.
- Copy the extracted files to the Windows Server.
- Open a command prompt with administrator privileges and navigate to the directory where you copied the extracted files.
- Run the command GoogleAuthenticatorInstall.exe /install.
- Follow the instructions to complete the installation process.
Step 3: Once the Google Authenticator extension is installed and configured, you can enable 2FA for Windows Server. To enable 2FA, follow these steps:
- Open the Control Panel on your Windows Server.
- Click on “User Accounts” and then “Manage User Accounts.”
- Select the user account that you want to enable 2FA for and click “Properties.”
- Click on the “Two-factor authentication” tab.
- Check the box next to “Enable two-factor authentication.”
- Click “OK” to save the changes.
- Open the Google Authenticator app on your mobile device and scan the QR code displayed on the screen.
- Enter the verification code from the Google Authenticator app in the “Verification Code” field.
- Click “OK” to save the changes.
Conclusion In this blog post, we’ve shown you how to setup 2FA on your Windows server using Google Authenticator. 2FA is an essential security measure that provides an additional layer of protection to your Windows server login credentials. By following the simple steps outlined above, you can easily setup 2FA on your Windows server and ensure that your server is secure.
