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# sk144515 - Enable Multi-Factor Authentication in CloudGuard 

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk144515 |
| Date Created | 2019-01-14 |
| Last Modified | 2023-03-05 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Cloud Firewall |
| Versions | R82.10, R81.20, R82 |

## Solution

**Enable Multi-Factor Authentication in CloudGuard (former Dome9)**

Keep your account secure! Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in CloudGuard. CloudGuard supports:

* Google Authentication
* Authy
* Microsoft Authenticator
* Any TOTP compatible Device

Here is how to enable MFA in CloudGuard:

1. Navigate to the Authentication page in the Settings menu  

2. In the 'Multi Factor Authentication' section, click **ENABLE.
   ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk144515/MFA-Enable20200426094112.png)![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk144515/MFA-Code20200426094419.png)**
3. Scan the QR code that is displayed with your authenticator app.  

4. Verify your authenticator by entering the 6 digit code after scanning.
5. Upon successful completion, the Multi Factor Authentication status will show **ENABLED** .  
   ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/NEW_SK_NOID1547467334520/360004758813-Screen_Shot_2018-05-05_at_21901140406.50.41_PM.png)

**To disable MFA:**

1. In My Settings, select Multi Factor Authentication.
2. Click **ENABLED** . It will change to **DISABLED**.

If you are an admin user or root user for a CloudGuard account, you can disable MFA for another user.

1. Navigate to the **Users** page in the Administration menu. This shows a list of all users in the CloudGuard account.
2. Open the **Actions** menu (on the right) for the user, and select **Disable MFA.
   ![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/NEW_SK_NOID1547467334520/360008502514-Disable-MFA1901140406.png)**

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