diff --git a/docs/user-management/two-factor-auth.md b/docs/user-management/two-factor-auth.md index 8a52c4c89..ac26a1005 100644 --- a/docs/user-management/two-factor-auth.md +++ b/docs/user-management/two-factor-auth.md @@ -4,6 +4,11 @@ description: How to enable 2FA for your n8n account # Two factor authentication (2FA) +!!! info "Feature availability" + * Requires user management enabled. + * You need access to the n8n instance owner account. + * Available from version [TODO]. + Two factor authentication (2FA) adds a second authentication method on top of username and password. This increases account security. n8n supports 2FA using an authenticator app. ## Enable 2FA @@ -18,3 +23,7 @@ To enable 2FA in n8n: 4. Enter the code from your app in **Code from authenticator app**. 5. Select **Continue**. n8n displays recovery codes. 6. Save the recovery codes. You need these to regain access to your account if you lose your authenticator. + +## Disable 2FA for your instance + +Self-hosted users can configure their n8n instance to disable 2FA for all users by setting `N8N_MFA_ENABLED` to false. Note that n8n ignores this if existing users have 2FA enabled. Refer to [Configuration methods](/hosting/environment-variables/configuration-methods/) for more information on configuring your n8n instance with environment variables.