How to enable Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) on Cloud Object Storage powered by Wasabi

Important Notes

SSO (Single Sign On) cannot be enabled. Only Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) is supported.

Enabling Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) may restrict the use of the FTP/FTPS feature.

By default, Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) cannot be enabled for sub-users without Administrator Access.

To enable the Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for non-Administrator users, please follow this article as a requirement.

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Procedure

  1. Login to the Wasabi console using your credentials

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  2. Go to the Settings section and click on MFA Settings.

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  3. Scan the QR code using a mobile application like “Google Authenticator”, enter the first authentication code, wait thirty (30) seconds, enter the second authentication code then click on ACTIVATE VIRTUAL MFA.

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  4. On next logins, the MFA code will be required.

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