Two-factor authentication is used to send an SMS verification code during the logon of a local user. The SMS verification code is used to authenticate the identity of the user for the second time. This reduces the security risks caused by account information leakage. This topic describes how to enable two-factor authentication.
Background information
Procedure
- Log on to the Bastionhost system. For more information, see Log on to Bastionhost.
- In the left-side navigation pane, click .
- On the Authentication Settings page, click Two-Factor Authentication tab.
- Select Enable SMS-based Authentication for Authentication Method.
- Click Save.