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1 -XWiki Two-Factor Authentication
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1 1  {{velocity}}
2 2  #set ($discard = $xwiki.ssx.use('PublicWebSite.WebHome'))
3 3  #set ($discard = $xwiki.ssx.use('products.WebHome'))
4 -
5 -#set ($mainCapabilityItems = [{
6 - 'title': 'Second verification step',
7 - 'icon': 'key',
8 - 'content': 'Add an additional verification screen after the normal XWiki username and password login.'
9 -},{
10 - 'title': 'Authenticator app codes',
11 - 'icon': 'mobile',
12 - 'content': 'Let users verify access with time-based TOTP codes generated by authenticator applications.'
13 -},{
14 - 'title': 'Email verification codes',
15 - 'icon': 'envelope-o',
16 - 'content': 'Send one-time verification codes by email when this method is enabled or combined with app codes.'
17 -}])
18 -
19 -#set ($adminExperienceItems = [{
20 - 'title': 'MFA policy',
21 - 'icon': 'cog',
22 - 'content': 'Make MFA optional or required for all users from the XWiki Administration section.'
23 -},{
24 - 'title': 'Recovery and trusted devices',
25 - 'icon': 'shield',
26 - 'content': 'Configure recovery-code count and trusted-device duration according to the organization security policy.'
27 -},{
28 - 'title': 'Administration overview',
29 - 'icon': 'table',
30 - 'content': 'Review MFA adoption across users with summary indicators and a filterable Live Data table.'
31 -}])
32 -
33 -#set ($userExperienceItems = [{
34 - 'title': 'Self-service setup',
35 - 'icon': 'qrcode',
36 - 'content': 'Users configure MFA from their profile by scanning a QR code or entering the setup key manually.'
37 -},{
38 - 'title': 'Familiar login flow',
39 - 'icon': 'sign-in',
40 - 'content': 'After the normal login, users enter the configured verification code before accessing XWiki.'
41 -},{
42 - 'title': 'Profile management',
43 - 'icon': 'user',
44 - 'content': 'Users can review MFA status, manage recovery codes and remove trusted devices from their profile.'
45 -}])
46 -
47 -#set ($recoveryItems = [{
48 - 'title': 'Recovery codes',
49 - 'icon': 'life-ring',
50 - 'content': 'Recovery codes provide backup access when a user loses access to the authenticator application.'
51 -},{
52 - 'title': 'Trusted devices',
53 - 'icon': 'desktop',
54 - 'content': 'Trusted browsers or devices can skip repeated MFA prompts for a configured period.'
55 -},{
56 - 'title': 'Administrator reset',
57 - 'icon': 'refresh',
58 - 'content': 'Administrators can reset a user MFA setup when the user needs to restart the configuration process.'
59 -}])
60 -
61 -#set ($rolloutItems = [{
62 - 'title': 'Start with a pilot group',
63 - 'content': 'Test the extension with administrators or a small user group before enabling it widely.'
64 -},{
65 - 'title': 'Define the MFA policy',
66 - 'content': 'Decide whether MFA should be optional, required for administrators, or required for all users.'
67 -},{
68 - 'title': 'Configure recovery options',
69 - 'content': 'Choose whether recovery codes and trusted devices should be enabled.'
70 -},{
71 - 'title': 'Inform users',
72 - 'content': 'Explain how users configure MFA, save recovery codes and manage trusted devices.'
73 -},{
74 - 'title': 'Monitor adoption',
75 - 'content': 'Use the administration overview to identify users who still need to configure MFA.'
76 -}])
77 -
78 78  {{html clean="false"}}
79 79  
80 -<section class="hero hero-centered" aria-labelledby="product-title">
6 +<section class="hero hero-centered product-hero" aria-labelledby="product-title">
81 81   <div class="container hero-inner">
82 82   <div class="hero-kicker">
83 83   <i class="fa fa-lock" aria-hidden="true"></i>
84 - XWiki 2FA and MFA
10 + XWiki security extension
85 85   </div>
86 86  
87 87   <h1 id="product-title">XWiki Two-Factor Authentication</h1>
88 88  
89 89   <p class="lead">
90 - Protect XWiki logins with a second verification step using authenticator app codes,
91 - email verification codes, or both.
16 + Add a second verification step to the standard XWiki login flow.
92 92   </p>
93 93  
19 + <p class="hero-support">
20 + This XWiki MFA / 2FA extension adds an additional verification step after the standard username and password login.
21 + Users can verify access with authenticator app codes, email-delivered one-time codes, or a combined setup requiring both methods.
22 + </p>
23 +
94 94   <div class="hero-actions">
95 95   <a class="btn btn-primary" href="$xwiki.getURL('contact.WebHome')">Ask about this extension</a>
96 96   <a class="btn btn-secondary" href="$xwiki.getURL('products.WebHome')">View all products</a>
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102 102   <div class="container">
103 103   <div class="product-layout">
104 104   <article class="product-summary-card">
105 - <h2 id="overview-title">Two-factor authentication built into XWiki</h2>
35 + <h2 id="overview-title">Stronger login protection for XWiki</h2>
106 106  
107 107   <p>
108 - XWiki Two-Factor Authentication adds MFA/2FA support to the standard XWiki login flow.
109 - Users continue to sign in with their normal username and password, then confirm access with
110 - an additional verification method.
38 + The XWiki MFA / Two-Factor Authentication extension adds additional verification after the standard
39 + XWiki username and password login. It strengthens account protection without replacing the familiar
40 + XWiki authentication flow.
111 111   </p>
112 112  
113 113   <p>
114 - The extension supports authenticator app codes, email-delivered verification codes, or a combined
115 - setup where both methods are required. It improves account protection without replacing the familiar
116 - XWiki authentication experience.
44 + The extension supports authenticator app codes using TOTP, email-delivered one-time verification codes,
45 + and stricter configurations where both verification methods are required. This allows organizations to
46 + choose between a simpler 2FA setup or a stronger multi-step MFA policy.
117 117   </p>
48 +
49 + <p>
50 + Trusted clients can also be remembered for a configured period. In practice, this means that a known
51 + browser or device can avoid repeated MFA prompts, while new or untrusted clients still require the
52 + configured verification steps.
53 + </p>
118 118   </article>
119 119  
120 120   <aside class="product-info-card" aria-labelledby="quick-facts-title">
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121 121   <h3 id="quick-facts-title">Quick facts</h3>
122 122   <ul>
123 123   <li>Works with the standard XWiki login flow</li>
124 - <li>Supports TOTP authenticator applications</li>
125 - <li>Supports email-delivered one-time codes</li>
126 - <li>Can require app and email verification together</li>
127 - <li>Includes recovery codes for backup access</li>
128 - <li>Can remember trusted browsers or devices</li>
129 - <li>Includes administration and user controls</li>
60 + <li>Supports authenticator app verification codes</li>
61 + <li>Supports email-delivered verification codes</li>
62 + <li>Can remember trusted clients beyond the current session</li>
63 + <li>Configuration available from wiki administration</li>
64 + <li>User setup available during login or from the user profile</li>
65 + <li>Administrators can enable, disable or reset MFA for users</li>
66 + <li>Can be used on the main wiki and subwikis</li>
130 130   </ul>
131 131   </aside>
132 132   </div>
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133 133   </div>
134 134  </section>
135 135  
136 -<section aria-labelledby="capabilities-title">
73 +<section aria-labelledby="features-title">
137 137   <div class="container">
138 - <h2 id="capabilities-title">Main capabilities</h2>
139 -
75 + <h2 id="features-title">Main capabilities</h2>
140 140   <p class="section-intro">
141 - A focused set of MFA/2FA features for stronger XWiki account protection without changing the standard login experience.
77 + The extension focuses on adding a practical second authentication step while keeping the standard XWiki login
78 + process and administration experience understandable.
142 142   </p>
143 143  
144 144   <div class="product-feature-grid">
145 - #foreach ($entry in $mainCapabilityItems)
146 - <article class="product-feature">
147 - <div class="card-heading">
148 - <div class="feature-icon">
149 - <i class="fa fa-$entry.icon" aria-hidden="true"></i>
150 - </div>
151 - <h3>$entry.title</h3>
152 - </div>
82 + <article class="product-feature">
83 + <div class="feature-icon">
84 + <i class="fa fa-key" aria-hidden="true"></i>
85 + </div>
86 + <h3>Second login step</h3>
87 + <p>
88 + After the username and password are verified, users are asked to enter an additional verification code
89 + before accessing the wiki.
90 + </p>
91 + </article>
153 153  
154 - <p>$entry.content</p>
155 - </article>
156 - #end
157 - </div>
158 - </div>
159 -</section>
93 + <article class="product-feature">
94 + <div class="feature-icon">
95 + <i class="fa fa-mobile" aria-hidden="true"></i>
96 + </div>
97 + <h3>Authenticator app codes</h3>
98 + <p>
99 + Users can verify access with codes generated by authenticator applications, such as mobile TOTP apps.
100 + </p>
101 + </article>
160 160  
161 -<section class="product-section-muted" aria-labelledby="security-title">
162 - <div class="container">
163 - <div class="product-layout">
164 - <article class="product-summary-card">
165 - <h2 id="security-title">Useful for XWiki security and access protection</h2>
103 + <article class="product-feature">
104 + <div class="feature-icon">
105 + <i class="fa fa-envelope-o" aria-hidden="true"></i>
106 + </div>
107 + <h3>Email verification codes</h3>
108 + <p>
109 + Users can also receive a verification code by email, useful when an authenticator app is not available.
110 + </p>
111 + </article>
166 166  
113 + <article class="product-feature">
114 + <div class="feature-icon">
115 + <i class="fa fa-qrcode" aria-hidden="true"></i>
116 + </div>
117 + <h3>User setup screen</h3>
167 167   <p>
168 - Many organizations need multi-factor authentication for internal tools, knowledge bases,
169 - intranets, documentation platforms and systems containing operational or sensitive information.
119 + Users can configure their verification code setup during login or from their XWiki profile when needed.
170 170   </p>
121 + </article>
171 171  
123 + <article class="product-feature">
124 + <div class="feature-icon">
125 + <i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i>
126 + </div>
127 + <h3>Remember trusted clients</h3>
172 172   <p>
173 - For XWiki, adding two-factor authentication directly to the standard login flow helps protect
174 - administrator accounts, remote users, private knowledge bases and customer or partner portals.
129 + Trusted browsers can be remembered beyond the current session, reducing repeated MFA prompts while keeping
130 + the second factor active for new or untrusted clients.
175 175   </p>
176 176   </article>
177 177  
178 - <aside class="product-info-card" aria-labelledby="use-cases-title">
179 - <h3 id="use-cases-title">Typical use cases</h3>
180 - <ul>
181 - <li>Administrator account protection</li>
182 - <li>Internal knowledge base security</li>
183 - <li>Private documentation platforms</li>
184 - <li>Remote user access protection</li>
185 - <li>Customer or partner portals</li>
186 - <li>Security review and NIS 2 readiness initiatives</li>
187 - </ul>
188 - </aside>
189 - </div>
190 - </div>
191 -</section>
134 + <article class="product-feature">
135 + <div class="feature-icon">
136 + <i class="fa fa-sliders" aria-hidden="true"></i>
137 + </div>
138 + <h3>Administration controls</h3>
139 + <p>
140 + Administrators can enable the feature globally, manage user-level activation, and reset a user setup when required.
141 + </p>
142 + </article>
192 192  
193 -<section aria-labelledby="admin-experience-title">
194 - <div class="container">
195 - <h2 id="admin-experience-title">Administrator experience</h2>
144 + <article class="product-feature">
145 + <div class="feature-icon">
146 + <i class="fa fa-user" aria-hidden="true"></i>
147 + </div>
148 + <h3>Profile integration</h3>
149 + <p>
150 + The extension adds user profile controls so the second-factor setup can be reviewed or reset from XWiki.
151 + </p>
152 + </article>
196 196  
197 - <p class="section-intro">
198 - Administrators can configure the MFA policy, monitor adoption and reset user MFA setups when needed.
199 - </p>
154 + <article class="product-feature">
155 + <div class="feature-icon">
156 + <i class="fa fa-random" aria-hidden="true"></i>
157 + </div>
158 + <h3>Fallback behavior</h3>
159 + <p>
160 + The extension can fall back to standard XWiki authentication when the feature is not enabled or not configured.
161 + </p>
162 + </article>
200 200  
201 - <div class="product-feature-grid">
202 - #foreach ($entry in $adminExperienceItems)
203 - <article class="product-feature">
204 - <div class="card-heading">
205 - <div class="feature-icon">
206 - <i class="fa fa-$entry.icon" aria-hidden="true"></i>
207 - </div>
208 - <h3>$entry.title</h3>
209 - </div>
210 -
211 - <p>$entry.content</p>
212 - </article>
213 - #end
164 + <article class="product-feature">
165 + <div class="feature-icon">
166 + <i class="fa fa-sitemap" aria-hidden="true"></i>
167 + </div>
168 + <h3>Main wiki and subwikis</h3>
169 + <p>
170 + The extension is designed to support XWiki environments using the main wiki and subwikis.
171 + </p>
172 + </article>
214 214   </div>
215 -
216 -{{/html}}
217 -
218 -{{gallery}}
219 -[[image:mfa-admin-configuration.png]]
220 -[[image:mfa-admin-overview.png]]
221 -{{/gallery}}
222 -
223 -{{html clean="false"}}
224 -
225 - <p class="product-gallery-caption">
226 - Administration screens for configuring MFA and reviewing MFA adoption across users.
227 - </p>
228 228   </div>
229 229  </section>
230 230  
231 -<section class="product-section-muted" aria-labelledby="user-experience-title">
177 +<section aria-labelledby="use-cases-title">
232 232   <div class="container">
233 - <h2 id="user-experience-title">User experience</h2>
179 + <div class="product-layout">
180 + <article class="product-summary-card">
181 + <h2 id="use-cases-title">When this extension is useful</h2>
234 234  
235 - <p class="section-intro">
236 - Users can configure MFA from their profile and complete the second verification step during login.
237 - </p>
183 + <p>
184 + Two-factor authentication is especially relevant when XWiki contains internal documentation, procedures,
185 + customer information, project knowledge, administrative pages, or business-critical content.
186 + </p>
238 238  
239 - <div class="product-feature-grid">
240 - #foreach ($entry in $userExperienceItems)
241 - <article class="product-feature">
242 - <div class="card-heading">
243 - <div class="feature-icon">
244 - <i class="fa fa-$entry.icon" aria-hidden="true"></i>
245 - </div>
246 - <h3>$entry.title</h3>
247 - </div>
188 + <p>
189 + It can also support organizations that need MFA as part of their cybersecurity controls, including companies
190 + working toward NIS 2 readiness. NIS 2 focuses on stronger cybersecurity risk management across essential and
191 + important entities in the EU, and MFA is often expected as part of enterprise access protection programs.
192 + </p>
248 248  
249 - <p>$entry.content</p>
250 - </article>
251 - #end
252 - </div>
194 + <p>
195 + It is also useful when many users access the wiki remotely, when administrator accounts need stronger protection,
196 + or when the organization wants to reduce the risk of compromised passwords.
197 + </p>
198 + </article>
253 253  
254 -{{/html}}
255 -
256 -{{gallery}}
257 -[[image:mfa-user-setup-qr.png]]
258 -[[image:mfa-login-verification-setup.png]]
259 -[[image:mfa-login-verification-code.png]]
260 -{{/gallery}}
261 -
262 -{{html clean="false"}}
263 -
264 - <p class="product-gallery-caption">
265 - User setup and login verification screens.
266 - </p>
267 - </div>
268 -</section>
269 -
270 -<section aria-labelledby="recovery-title">
271 - <div class="container">
272 - <h2 id="recovery-title">Recovery codes and trusted devices</h2>
273 -
274 - <p class="section-intro">
275 - Recovery codes and trusted devices help balance stronger access protection with a smoother user experience.
276 - </p>
277 -
278 - <div class="product-feature-grid">
279 - #foreach ($entry in $recoveryItems)
280 - <article class="product-feature">
281 - <div class="card-heading">
282 - <div class="feature-icon">
283 - <i class="fa fa-$entry.icon" aria-hidden="true"></i>
284 - </div>
285 - <h3>$entry.title</h3>
286 - </div>
287 -
288 - <p>$entry.content</p>
289 - </article>
290 - #end
200 + <aside class="product-info-card" aria-labelledby="good-fit-title">
201 + <h3 id="good-fit-title">Good fit for</h3>
202 + <ul>
203 + <li>Private XWiki knowledge bases</li>
204 + <li>Company intranets</li>
205 + <li>SOP and controlled-document platforms</li>
206 + <li>Documentation portals with sensitive content</li>
207 + <li>Wikis with several administrators or remote users</li>
208 + </ul>
209 + </aside>
291 291   </div>
292 -
293 -{{/html}}
294 -
295 -{{gallery}}
296 -[[image:mfa-recovery-codes.png]]
297 -[[image:mfa-trusted-devices.png]]
298 -[[image:mfa-user-profile-overview.png]]
299 -[[image:mfa-admin-user-management.png]]
300 -{{/gallery}}
301 -
302 -{{html clean="false"}}
303 -
304 - <p class="product-gallery-caption">
305 - Recovery codes, trusted devices and user profile management.
306 - </p>
307 307   </div>
308 308  </section>
309 309  
310 -<section class="product-section-muted" aria-labelledby="rollout-title">
214 +<section class="product-section-muted" aria-labelledby="compliance-title">
311 311   <div class="container">
312 312   <div class="product-layout">
313 313   <article class="product-summary-card">
314 - <h2 id="rollout-title">Rollout recommendations</h2>
218 + <h2 id="compliance-title">Useful for MFA adoption and NIS 2 readiness</h2>
315 315  
316 316   <p>
317 - For a smooth rollout, start with a small administrator or pilot group before requiring MFA for everyone.
318 - This helps validate the configuration, prepare user communication and reduce support issues.
221 + Many organizations now need multi-factor authentication for enterprise software, especially when the
222 + platform contains internal documentation, procedures, operational knowledge or sensitive business data.
319 319   </p>
320 320  
321 - <ol class="process-list">
322 - #foreach ($entry in $rolloutItems)
323 - <li>
324 - <strong>$entry.title</strong>
325 - $entry.content
326 - </li>
327 - #end
328 - </ol>
329 - </article>
225 + <p>
226 + For organizations using XWiki as a knowledge platform, having MFA embedded in the standard XWiki login
227 + experience helps close a practical security gap without requiring a full replacement of the authentication flow.
228 + </p>
330 330  
331 - <aside class="product-info-card" aria-labelledby="planning-title">
332 - <h3 id="planning-title">Useful information before installation</h3>
333 -
334 - <p class="product-card-note">
335 - These details help evaluate compatibility, rollout scope and configuration options.
230 + <p>
231 + This can be relevant for companies preparing for NIS 2 requirements, where MFA is part of a broader
232 + cybersecurity risk management and access protection strategy.
336 336   </p>
234 + </article>
337 337  
236 + <aside class="product-info-card" aria-labelledby="mfa-readiness-title">
237 + <h3 id="mfa-readiness-title">Security controls supported</h3>
338 338   <ul>
339 - <li>XWiki version</li>
340 - <li>Single wiki or wiki farm with subwikis</li>
341 - <li>Current authentication setup</li>
342 - <li>Optional or globally required MFA policy</li>
343 - <li>Trusted-device policy</li>
344 - <li>Recovery-code policy</li>
345 - <li>Rollout communication needs</li>
239 + <li>Second-factor verification after password login</li>
240 + <li>Authenticator app or email-based verification codes</li>
241 + <li>Reduced repeated prompts for trusted clients</li>
242 + <li>Administration controls for user-level MFA management</li>
243 + <li>Better protection for administrator and remote-access accounts</li>
346 346   </ul>
347 347   </aside>
348 348   </div>
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349 349   </div>
350 350  </section>
351 351  
250 +#*
251 +<section aria-labelledby="gallery-title">
252 + <div class="container">
253 + <div class="product-gallery-panel">
254 + <h2 id="gallery-title">Screenshots</h2>
255 + <p class="gallery-note">
256 + Use this area to show the login verification screen, first-time setup, user profile controls,
257 + and administration configuration.
258 + </p>
259 +
260 + <div class="product-gallery-placeholder">
261 + Replace this placeholder with the XWiki gallery macro and 3-5 screenshots from the application.
262 + </div>
263 + </div>
264 + </div>
265 +</section>
266 +*#
352 352  <section class="cta-section" aria-labelledby="cta-title">
353 353   <div class="container">
354 354   <div class="cta-panel">
355 355   <h2 id="cta-title">Interested in using this extension?</h2>
356 -
357 357   <p>
358 - Send a short message with your XWiki version, current authentication setup and MFA rollout goal.
272 + Send a short message with your XWiki version, authentication setup, and whether you use a single wiki
273 + or a main wiki with subwikis.
359 359   </p>
360 -
361 361   <a class="btn btn-primary" href="$xwiki.getURL('contact.WebHome')">Contact Agnease</a>
362 362   </div>
363 363   </div>
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