Two Factor Authentication

The Two Factor Authentication plugin allows allows Agents to use an Authenticator application of their choice on their phone for 2FA.

If configured, the Agent must scan a QR code from the app, and when they go to log into the helpdesk, they will be prompted to enter a
6-digit code displayed in the app to finish logging in.

This plugin requires downloading an Authenticator app on your phone. There are many different Authenticator apps to choose from for both Apple and Android phones. As long as the app has the ability to use the phone’s camera to scan a QR code, it should work. Popular options include:

Google Authenticator:
Android
Apple

Microsoft Authenticator

Once the app has been installed on your smart phone, you will need to add and enable the plugin in osTicket.

Go to:

Admin Panel | Manage | Plugins | Add New Plugin

Add Plugin


Install Plugin


Enable Plugin


Confirm Enable

Once the plugin is enabled, Agents can configure Authenticator as their Default 2FA method by going to their profile.

Authenticator will be greyed out in the list until it has been configured.

User Profile


User Profile


2FA Options


2FA QR Code

Once you see the QR code, you will need to scan the code using an Authenticator app on your phone.

Add QR Code

Click ‘Scan barcode’.

Scan QR Code

Once you have scanned the barcode, you will see an entry on the app for osTicket.

2FA QR Code


QR Code Next

Enter the code displayed in the app and verify that it is correct.

QR Code Next


Setup Complete

Once the configuration is complete, you can choose Authenticator as your Default 2FA method.

Choose 2FA

The next time you log into the helpdesk, you will be prompted to enter the code shown in your Authenticator app to finish logging into the helpdesk.

Help Desk Login


2FA Code


Enter 2FA Code

Once verfied, you will be redirected to the helpdesk.