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CONTENTS OF THIS FILE
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	* Introduction
	* Requirements/dependencies
	* Installation
	* Configuration


INTRODUCTION
------------
	A highly secure & easy to setup Two Factor Authentication (TFA) for your Drupal site. Rather than relying on a password alone, which can be phished or guessed, miniOrange Two Factor Authentication (TFA) adds a second layer of security to your Drupal accounts. It protects your site from hacks and unauthorized login attempts.

	* You can login using username + password + two-factor or username + two-factor.
	* It can be deployed for your entire userbase in minutes.
	* All types of phones are supported Smart Phones(iPhone, Android, BlackBerry), Basic Phones, Landlines, etc.
	* If your phone is lost or stolen or discharged, we offer alternate login methods like OTP Over Email and Security Questions(KBA).
	* If your phone is offline, you can use a one-time passcode generated by the app to login.
	* It offers inline registration of users so you can simply activate and configure the module and you are all set.
	* We support multi-factor authentication for all type of phones.
	* Soft Token, QR Code Authentication, Push Notification are supported by miniOrange Authenticator App.
	* Google Authenticator method is supported by both Google Authenticator and Authy App. You can configure Google Authenticator method by Google Authenticator as well as Authy 2-Factor Authentication App.
	* If you want to login from the mobile browser then any authentication method can be converted into Security Questions(KBA) by just one click.

	TOTP (Time-based One-time Passcode) apps supported by miniOrange two factor authentication:
	* Google Authenticator
	* Duo Authenticator
	* Authy Authenticator
	* Microsoft Authenticator
	* LastPass Authenticator
	* miniOrange Authenticator

	How is miniOrange Two Factor Auth (TFA) different?
	* We support multiple authentication methods along with their backup method.
	* We support Device Identification. If the user selects Remember device then on the next login from the same device, the user will not be prompted for Two Factor.
	* It is very difficult to login into your site from the mobile browser with Two Factor enabled. We provide you the option that will convert any authentication method into Security Questions(KBA) on a mobile browser.

	How miniOrange Authenticator App is better?
	We support both miniOrange Authenticator and Google Authenticator apps. But, we recommend you to use miniOrange Authenticator App as

	* miniOrange Authenticator App encrypts all data, whereas Google Authenticator app stores data in plain text.
	* miniOrange Authenticator App has inbuilt Pin-Protection so you can protect your Google Authenticator keys or whole app using pin whereas Google Authenticator is not protected at all.
	* miniOrange has better backup methods.

	Free/Premium Version
	By default, miniOrange Two Factor Authentication (TFA) module for Drupal is free for 1 user forever. Limited Authentication methods are included in the free version of the module. Telephony credits are needed for certain authentication methods like Phone Verification, OTP over SMS. In order to protect more accounts or use enterprise features, you need to upgrade to the premium version of the module. Besides including all authentication methods, it has inline registration for all users, user management dashboard access, remember device, manage device profiles, customize options for Email and SMS templates, custom redirect after login, customized UI for login screens etc. You can upgrade to the premium version of the module to have these features.

	Customized solution and Active support is available. Email us at info@xecurify.com or call at +1 9786589387.

	miniOrange supports 15+ authentication methods. For a complete list of authentication methods please visit http://miniorange.com/strong_auth . If you want to have any other 2-factor for your WordPress site, Contact us.

	* One-time passcodes(OTP) over SMS
	* OTP over Email
	* OTP over SMS and Email (same OTP will be send over SMS and Email)
	* OTP over call (Phone Verification)
	* Out of Band Email (User will receive Accept and Deny transaction link on Email)
	* Google Authenticator
	* Security Questions (KBA)
	* USB based Hardware token(yubico)
	* Authy Authenticator
	* Duo Authenticator
	* Microsoft Authenticator
	* LastPass Authenticator
	* Soft Token(similar to google authenticator)
	* Push Notification
	* Mobile Authentication(QR Code authentication)
	* OTP over WhatsApp
	* Voice Authentication(Biometrics)
	* Device Identification
	* Location
	* Time of Access
	* User Behavior

	You can choose from any of the above two-factor auth methods to augment your password based authentication. miniOrange multi-factor authentication service works with all phone types, from landlines to smart-phone platforms.

	For support please email us at drupalsupport@xecurify.com or call us at +1 978 658 9387


REQUIREMENTS/DEPENDENCIES
-------------------------
	NONE


INSTALLATION
------------
	Install as you would normally install a contributed Drupal module. See: https://drupal.org/documentation/install/modules-themes/modules-8 for further information.
    OR
    You can follow this ( https://plugins.miniorange.com/drupal-2fa-setup-guides ) guide.

CONFIGURATION
-------------
	* Configure Two-Factor Authentication in Configuration » People » miniOrange Two-Factor Authentication:

	1. Register with miniOrange. If you already have miniOrange account, enter your username and password to retrieve your account.
	2. Once the account is retrieved, go to Setup Two-Factor tab to configure the authentication method you would like to use.
	3. If you need help, go to Support tab and submit your query. You can also email us at drupalsupport@xecurify.com or info@xecurify.com

	You can follow this ( https://plugins.miniorange.com/drupal-2fa-setup-guides ) guide to setup 2FA

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  1. CONTENTS OF THIS FILE

  2. ---------------------

  3. 

  4. 	* Introduction

  5. 	* Requirements/dependencies

  6. 	* Installation

  7. 	* Configuration

  8. 

  9. 

  10. INTRODUCTION

  11. ------------

  12. 	A highly secure & easy to setup Two Factor Authentication (TFA) for your Drupal site. Rather than relying on a password alone, which can be phished or guessed, miniOrange Two Factor Authentication (TFA) adds a second layer of security to your Drupal accounts. It protects your site from hacks and unauthorized login attempts.

  13. 

  14. 	* You can login using username + password + two-factor or username + two-factor.

  15. 	* It can be deployed for your entire userbase in minutes.

  16. 	* All types of phones are supported Smart Phones(iPhone, Android, BlackBerry), Basic Phones, Landlines, etc.

  17. 	* If your phone is lost or stolen or discharged, we offer alternate login methods like OTP Over Email and Security Questions(KBA).

  18. 	* If your phone is offline, you can use a one-time passcode generated by the app to login.

  19. 	* It offers inline registration of users so you can simply activate and configure the module and you are all set.

  20. 	* We support multi-factor authentication for all type of phones.

  21. 	* Soft Token, QR Code Authentication, Push Notification are supported by miniOrange Authenticator App.

  22. 	* Google Authenticator method is supported by both Google Authenticator and Authy App. You can configure Google Authenticator method by Google Authenticator as well as Authy 2-Factor Authentication App.

  23. 	* If you want to login from the mobile browser then any authentication method can be converted into Security Questions(KBA) by just one click.

  24. 

  25. 	TOTP (Time-based One-time Passcode) apps supported by miniOrange two factor authentication:

  26. 	* Google Authenticator

  27. 	* Duo Authenticator

  28. 	* Authy Authenticator

  29. 	* Microsoft Authenticator

  30. 	* LastPass Authenticator

  31. 	* miniOrange Authenticator

  32. 

  33. 	How is miniOrange Two Factor Auth (TFA) different?

  34. 	* We support multiple authentication methods along with their backup method.

  35. 	* We support Device Identification. If the user selects Remember device then on the next login from the same device, the user will not be prompted for Two Factor.

  36. 	* It is very difficult to login into your site from the mobile browser with Two Factor enabled. We provide you the option that will convert any authentication method into Security Questions(KBA) on a mobile browser.

  37. 

  38. 	How miniOrange Authenticator App is better?

  39. 	We support both miniOrange Authenticator and Google Authenticator apps. But, we recommend you to use miniOrange Authenticator App as

  40. 

  41. 	* miniOrange Authenticator App encrypts all data, whereas Google Authenticator app stores data in plain text.

  42. 	* miniOrange Authenticator App has inbuilt Pin-Protection so you can protect your Google Authenticator keys or whole app using pin whereas Google Authenticator is not protected at all.

  43. 	* miniOrange has better backup methods.

  44. 

  45. 	Free/Premium Version

  46. 	By default, miniOrange Two Factor Authentication (TFA) module for Drupal is free for 1 user forever. Limited Authentication methods are included in the free version of the module. Telephony credits are needed for certain authentication methods like Phone Verification, OTP over SMS. In order to protect more accounts or use enterprise features, you need to upgrade to the premium version of the module. Besides including all authentication methods, it has inline registration for all users, user management dashboard access, remember device, manage device profiles, customize options for Email and SMS templates, custom redirect after login, customized UI for login screens etc. You can upgrade to the premium version of the module to have these features.

  47. 

  48. 	Customized solution and Active support is available. Email us at info@xecurify.com or call at +1 9786589387.

  49. 

  50. 	miniOrange supports 15+ authentication methods. For a complete list of authentication methods please visit http://miniorange.com/strong_auth . If you want to have any other 2-factor for your WordPress site, Contact us.

  51. 

  52. 	* One-time passcodes(OTP) over SMS

  53. 	* OTP over Email

  54. 	* OTP over SMS and Email (same OTP will be send over SMS and Email)

  55. 	* OTP over call (Phone Verification)

  56. 	* Out of Band Email (User will receive Accept and Deny transaction link on Email)

  57. 	* Google Authenticator

  58. 	* Security Questions (KBA)

  59. 	* USB based Hardware token(yubico)

  60. 	* Authy Authenticator

  61. 	* Duo Authenticator

  62. 	* Microsoft Authenticator

  63. 	* LastPass Authenticator

  64. 	* Soft Token(similar to google authenticator)

  65. 	* Push Notification

  66. 	* Mobile Authentication(QR Code authentication)

  67. 	* OTP over WhatsApp

  68. 	* Voice Authentication(Biometrics)

  69. 	* Device Identification

  70. 	* Location

  71. 	* Time of Access

  72. 	* User Behavior

  73. 

  74. 	You can choose from any of the above two-factor auth methods to augment your password based authentication. miniOrange multi-factor authentication service works with all phone types, from landlines to smart-phone platforms.

  75. 

  76. 	For support please email us at drupalsupport@xecurify.com or call us at +1 978 658 9387

  77. 

  78. 

  79. REQUIREMENTS/DEPENDENCIES

  80. -------------------------

  81. 	NONE

  82. 

  83. 

  84. INSTALLATION

  85. ------------

  86. 	Install as you would normally install a contributed Drupal module. See: https://drupal.org/documentation/install/modules-themes/modules-8 for further information.

  87.     OR

  88.     You can follow this ( https://plugins.miniorange.com/drupal-2fa-setup-guides ) guide.

  89. 

  90. CONFIGURATION

  91. -------------

  92. 	* Configure Two-Factor Authentication in Configuration » People » miniOrange Two-Factor Authentication:

  93. 

  94. 	1. Register with miniOrange. If you already have miniOrange account, enter your username and password to retrieve your account.

  95. 	2. Once the account is retrieved, go to Setup Two-Factor tab to configure the authentication method you would like to use.

  96. 	3. If you need help, go to Support tab and submit your query. You can also email us at drupalsupport@xecurify.com or info@xecurify.com

  97. 

  98. 	You can follow this ( https://plugins.miniorange.com/drupal-2fa-setup-guides ) guide to setup 2FA