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edited by Agnease
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1 1  {{velocity}}
2 2  #set ($discard = $xwiki.ssx.use('PublicWebSite.WebHome'))
3 -
4 -#set ($mainCapabilityItems = [{
5 - 'title': 'Second verification step',
6 - 'icon': 'key',
7 - 'content': 'Add an additional verification screen after the normal XWiki username and password login.'
8 -},{
9 - 'title': 'Authenticator app codes',
10 - 'icon': 'mobile',
11 - 'content': 'Let users verify access with time-based TOTP codes generated by authenticator applications.'
12 -},{
13 - 'title': 'Recovery and trusted devices',
14 - 'icon': 'shield',
15 - 'content': 'Provide backup access with recovery codes and reduce repeated prompts on trusted browsers.'
16 -}])
17 -
18 -#set ($adminExperienceItems = [{
19 - 'title': 'Rollout policy',
20 - 'icon': 'cog',
21 - 'content': 'Make additional verification optional at first or required for all users from the XWiki Administration section.'
22 -},{
23 - 'title': 'Configuration options',
24 - 'icon': 'sliders',
25 - 'content': 'Set the authenticator issuer name, recovery-code count and trusted-device duration.'
26 -},{
27 - 'title': 'Administration overview',
28 - 'icon': 'table',
29 - 'content': 'Review adoption with summary indicators and a filterable Live Data table.'
30 -}])
31 -
32 -#set ($userExperienceItems = [{
33 - 'title': 'Self-service setup',
34 - 'icon': 'qrcode',
35 - 'content': 'Users configure the second verification step from their profile by scanning a QR code or entering the setup key manually.'
36 -},{
37 - 'title': 'Login verification',
38 - 'icon': 'sign-in',
39 - 'content': 'After the normal login, users enter the verification code generated by their authenticator app.'
40 -},{
41 - 'title': 'Trusted browser option',
42 - 'icon': 'desktop',
43 - 'content': 'Users can trust the current browser for the configured duration after successful verification.'
44 -}])
45 -
46 -#set ($selfServiceItems = [{
47 - 'title': 'Recovery codes',
48 - 'icon': 'life-ring',
49 - 'content': 'Recovery codes provide backup access when a user loses access to the authenticator application.'
50 -},{
51 - 'title': 'Trusted devices',
52 - 'icon': 'desktop',
53 - 'content': 'Trusted devices can be reviewed and removed from the user profile.'
54 -},{
55 - 'title': 'Profile management',
56 - 'icon': 'user',
57 - 'content': 'Users can review status, generate recovery codes, manage trusted devices and reset their setup.'
58 -}])
59 -
60 -#set ($adminSupportItems = [{
61 - 'title': 'User status',
62 - 'icon': 'user',
63 - 'content': 'Administrators can open a user profile and check the verification status for that account.'
64 -},{
65 - 'title': 'Setup reset',
66 - 'icon': 'refresh',
67 - 'content': 'Administrators can reset the setup when a user needs to restart the configuration process.'
68 -},{
69 - 'title': 'Controlled recovery',
70 - 'icon': 'unlock-alt',
71 - 'content': 'Resetting the setup removes the authenticator configuration, recovery codes and trusted devices for that user.'
72 -}])
73 -
74 -#set ($rolloutItems = [{
75 - 'title': 'Start with a pilot group',
76 - 'content': 'Test the extension with administrators or a small user group before enabling it widely.'
77 -},{
78 - 'title': 'Define the rollout policy',
79 - 'content': 'Decide whether additional verification should be optional at first or required for all users.'
80 -},{
81 - 'title': 'Configure recovery options',
82 - 'content': 'Choose the number of recovery codes and whether trusted devices should be allowed.'
83 -},{
84 - 'title': 'Inform users',
85 - 'content': 'Explain how users configure the authenticator app, save recovery codes and manage trusted devices.'
86 -},{
87 - 'title': 'Monitor adoption',
88 - 'content': 'Use the administration overview to identify users who still need to configure protection.'
89 -}])
90 -
3 +#set ($discard = $xwiki.ssx.use('products.WebHome'))
91 91  {{html clean="false"}}
92 92  
93 -<section class="hero hero-centered" aria-labelledby="product-title">
6 +<section class="hero hero-centered" aria-labelledby="hero-title">
94 94   <div class="container hero-inner">
95 95   <div class="hero-kicker">
96 96   <i class="fa fa-lock" aria-hidden="true"></i>
97 - XWiki 2FA with MFA rollout support
10 + XWiki 2FA and MFA
98 98   </div>
99 99  
100 100   <h1 id="product-title">XWiki Two-Factor Authentication</h1>
101 101  
102 102   <p class="lead">
103 - Protect XWiki logins with authenticator app verification, recovery codes,
104 - trusted devices and administration controls for a safer rollout.
16 + Protect XWiki logins with a second verification step using authenticator app codes,
17 + email verification codes, or both.
105 105   </p>
106 106  
107 107   <div class="hero-actions">
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118 118   <h2 id="overview-title">Two-factor authentication built into XWiki</h2>
119 119  
120 120   <p>
121 - XWiki Two-Factor Authentication adds an additional verification step to the standard
122 - XWiki login flow. Users continue to sign in with their normal username and password,
123 - then confirm access with a time-based code from an authenticator application.
34 + XWiki Two-Factor Authentication adds an additional verification screen after the standard
35 + XWiki username and password login. It improves account protection without replacing the
36 + familiar XWiki authentication flow.
124 124   </p>
125 125  
126 126   <p>
127 - The application has evolved beyond a simple login-code screen. It supports global
128 - enforcement, recovery codes, trusted devices, user self-service, administrator
129 - reset actions and an overview for monitoring adoption.
40 + Users can verify access with TOTP codes generated by an authenticator app, with one-time
41 + codes delivered by email, or with a combined setup requiring both methods.
130 130   </p>
43 +
44 + <p>
45 + Trusted browsers or devices can be remembered for a configured period, reducing repeated
46 + verification prompts on known clients while still requiring verification from new or untrusted ones.
47 + </p>
131 131   </article>
132 132  
133 133   <aside class="product-info-card" aria-labelledby="quick-facts-title">
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134 134   <h3 id="quick-facts-title">Quick facts</h3>
135 135   <ul>
136 136   <li>Works with the standard XWiki login flow</li>
137 - <li>Supports TOTP authenticator applications</li>
138 - <li>Can require additional verification for all users</li>
139 - <li>Includes one-time recovery codes</li>
54 + <li>Supports authenticator app codes using TOTP</li>
55 + <li>Supports email-delivered one-time verification codes</li>
56 + <li>Can require app code and email code together</li>
140 140   <li>Can remember trusted browsers or devices</li>
141 - <li>Includes user self-service controls</li>
142 - <li>Includes an administration overview</li>
58 + <li>Includes administration and user setup controls</li>
143 143   </ul>
144 144   </aside>
145 145   </div>
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146 146   </div>
147 147  </section>
148 148  
149 -<section aria-labelledby="capabilities-title">
65 +<section aria-labelledby="features-title">
150 150   <div class="container">
151 - <h2 id="capabilities-title">Main capabilities</h2>
67 + <h2 id="features-title">Main capabilities</h2>
152 152  
153 153   <p class="section-intro">
154 - A focused set of authentication protection features for stronger XWiki account security
155 - without replacing the familiar login experience.
70 + A focused set of MFA/2FA features for stronger XWiki account protection without changing the standard login experience.
156 156   </p>
157 157  
158 158   <div class="product-feature-grid">
159 - #foreach ($entry in $mainCapabilityItems)
160 - <article class="product-feature">
161 - <div class="card-heading">
162 - <div class="feature-icon">
163 - <i class="fa fa-$entry.icon" aria-hidden="true"></i>
164 - </div>
165 - <h3>$entry.title</h3>
74 + <article class="product-feature">
75 + <div class="card-heading">
76 + <div class="feature-icon">
77 + <i class="fa fa-key" aria-hidden="true"></i>
166 166   </div>
79 + <h3>Second verification step</h3>
80 + </div>
167 167  
168 - <p>$entry.content</p>
169 - </article>
170 - #end
171 - </div>
172 - </div>
173 -</section>
174 -
175 -<section class="product-section-muted" aria-labelledby="security-title">
176 - <div class="container">
177 - <div class="product-layout">
178 - <article class="product-summary-card">
179 - <h2 id="security-title">Useful for XWiki security and access protection</h2>
180 -
181 181   <p>
182 - Many organizations use XWiki to store internal documentation, procedures, operational
183 - knowledge and business-critical information. Adding an additional authentication factor helps
184 - reduce the risk of account compromise when a password is exposed or reused.
83 + After username and password verification, users complete an additional step before accessing XWiki.
84 + The flow can require one verification method or both app and email codes.
185 185   </p>
186 -
187 - <p>
188 - The extension is especially useful for protecting administrator accounts, remote users,
189 - private knowledge bases and customer or partner portals.
190 - </p>
191 191   </article>
192 192  
193 - <aside class="product-info-card" aria-labelledby="use-cases-title">
194 - <h3 id="use-cases-title">Typical use cases</h3>
195 - <ul>
196 - <li>Administrator account protection</li>
197 - <li>Internal knowledge base security</li>
198 - <li>Private documentation platforms</li>
199 - <li>Remote user access protection</li>
200 - <li>Customer or partner portals</li>
201 - <li>Security review, MFA rollout and compliance readiness</li>
202 - </ul>
203 - </aside>
204 - </div>
205 - </div>
206 -</section>
207 -
208 -<section aria-labelledby="admin-experience-title">
209 - <div class="container">
210 - <h2 id="admin-experience-title">Administrator configuration and monitoring</h2>
211 -
212 - <p class="section-intro">
213 - Administrators can configure the policy, define recovery options and monitor adoption
214 - from the XWiki Administration section.
215 - </p>
216 -
217 - <div class="product-feature-grid">
218 - #foreach ($entry in $adminExperienceItems)
219 - <article class="product-feature">
220 - <div class="card-heading">
221 - <div class="feature-icon">
222 - <i class="fa fa-$entry.icon" aria-hidden="true"></i>
223 - </div>
224 - <h3>$entry.title</h3>
88 + <article class="product-feature">
89 + <div class="card-heading">
90 + <div class="feature-icon">
91 + <i class="fa fa-mobile" aria-hidden="true"></i>
225 225   </div>
93 + <h3>Authenticator app codes</h3>
94 + </div>
226 226  
227 - <p>$entry.content</p>
228 - </article>
229 - #end
230 - </div>
231 -
232 -{{/html}}
233 -
234 -{{gallery}}
235 -[[image:mfa-admin-configuration.png]]
236 -[[image:mfa-admin-overview.png]]
237 -[[image:mfa-admin-full.png]]
238 -{{/gallery}}
239 -
240 -{{html clean="false"}}
241 -
242 - <p class="product-gallery-caption">
243 - Administration screens for configuring the policy and reviewing adoption across users.
244 - </p>
245 - </div>
246 -</section>
247 -
248 -<section class="product-section-muted" aria-labelledby="user-experience-title">
249 - <div class="container">
250 - <h2 id="user-experience-title">User setup and login verification</h2>
251 -
252 - <p class="section-intro">
253 - Users can configure the authenticator app from their profile or during the enforced setup flow,
254 - then verify future logins with a generated code.
255 - </p>
256 -
257 - <div class="product-feature-grid">
258 - #foreach ($entry in $userExperienceItems)
259 - <article class="product-feature">
260 - <div class="card-heading">
261 - <div class="feature-icon">
262 - <i class="fa fa-$entry.icon" aria-hidden="true"></i>
263 - </div>
264 - <h3>$entry.title</h3>
265 - </div>
266 -
267 - <p>$entry.content</p>
268 - </article>
269 - #end
270 - </div>
271 -
272 -{{/html}}
273 -
274 -{{gallery}}
275 -[[image:mfa-user-setup-qr.png]]
276 -[[image:mfa-login-verification-setup.png]]
277 -[[image:mfa-login-verification-code.png]]
278 -{{/gallery}}
279 -
280 -{{html clean="false"}}
281 -
282 - <p class="product-gallery-caption">
283 - User setup, enforced configuration and login verification screens.
284 - </p>
285 - </div>
286 -</section>
287 -
288 -<section aria-labelledby="self-service-title">
289 - <div class="container">
290 - <h2 id="self-service-title">Recovery codes and trusted devices</h2>
291 -
292 - <p class="section-intro">
293 - Recovery codes and trusted devices help balance stronger access protection with a smoother user experience.
294 - </p>
295 -
296 - <div class="product-feature-grid">
297 - #foreach ($entry in $selfServiceItems)
298 - <article class="product-feature">
299 - <div class="card-heading">
300 - <div class="feature-icon">
301 - <i class="fa fa-$entry.icon" aria-hidden="true"></i>
302 - </div>
303 - <h3>$entry.title</h3>
304 - </div>
305 -
306 - <p>$entry.content</p>
307 - </article>
308 - #end
309 - </div>
310 -
311 -{{/html}}
312 -
313 -{{gallery}}
314 -[[image:mfa-user-profile-overview.png]]
315 -[[image:mfa-recovery-codes-not-generated.png]]
316 -[[image:mfa-recovery-codes-generated.png]]
317 -[[image:mfa-trusted-devices.png]]
318 -[[image:mfa-user-profile-full.png]]
319 -{{/gallery}}
320 -
321 -{{html clean="false"}}
322 -
323 - <p class="product-gallery-caption">
324 - User profile screens for recovery codes, trusted devices and self-service management.
325 - </p>
326 - </div>
327 -</section>
328 -
329 -<section class="product-section-muted" aria-labelledby="admin-support-title">
330 - <div class="container">
331 - <h2 id="admin-support-title">Administrator support and user recovery</h2>
332 -
333 - <p class="section-intro">
334 - Administrators can help users recover from lost devices or restart setup when needed.
335 - </p>
336 -
337 - <div class="product-feature-grid">
338 - #foreach ($entry in $adminSupportItems)
339 - <article class="product-feature">
340 - <div class="card-heading">
341 - <div class="feature-icon">
342 - <i class="fa fa-$entry.icon" aria-hidden="true"></i>
343 - </div>
344 - <h3>$entry.title</h3>
345 - </div>
346 -
347 - <p>$entry.content</p>
348 - </article>
349 - #end
350 - </div>
351 -
352 -{{/html}}
353 -
354 -{{gallery}}
355 -[[image:mfa-admin-user-management.png]]
356 -{{/gallery}}
357 -
358 -{{html clean="false"}}
359 -
360 - <p class="product-gallery-caption">
361 - Administrator view for checking and resetting a user setup.
362 - </p>
363 - </div>
364 -</section>
365 -
366 -<section aria-labelledby="faq-title">
367 - <div class="container">
368 - <h2 id="faq-title">Frequently asked questions</h2>
369 -
370 - <p class="section-intro">
371 - Common questions about how the extension works, how users configure it and how administrators can manage rollout and recovery.
372 - </p>
373 -
374 - <div class="resource-content">
375 - <details class="resource-faq-item">
376 - <summary>Does this extension replace the standard XWiki login?</summary>
377 377   <p>
378 - No. Users still sign in with their normal XWiki username and password. The extension adds
379 - an additional verification step after the standard login check.
97 + Users can verify access with TOTP codes generated by authenticator applications on mobile or desktop devices.
380 380   </p>
381 - </details>
99 + </article>
382 382  
383 - <details class="resource-faq-item">
384 - <summary>Which verification method is used?</summary>
385 - <p>
386 - Users verify access with time-based codes generated by an authenticator application.
387 - The setup page provides a QR code and a manual setup key.
388 - </p>
389 - </details>
101 + <article class="product-feature">
102 + <div class="card-heading">
103 + <div class="feature-icon">
104 + <i class="fa fa-envelope-o" aria-hidden="true"></i>
105 + </div>
106 + <h3>Email verification codes</h3>
107 + </div>
390 390  
391 - <details class="resource-faq-item">
392 - <summary>Can the second verification step be required for all users?</summary>
393 393   <p>
394 - Yes. Administrators can make the verification step optional or required for all users
395 - from the XWiki Administration section.
110 + Users can receive one-time verification codes by email when an authenticator app is not available or preferred.
396 396   </p>
397 - </details>
398 -
399 - <details class="resource-faq-item">
400 - <summary>What happens if a user loses access to the authenticator app?</summary>
401 - <p>
402 - Recovery codes can provide backup access when enabled. Administrators can also reset
403 - the user setup so the configuration process can be restarted.
404 - </p>
405 - </details>
406 -
407 - <details class="resource-faq-item">
408 - <summary>Can trusted browsers or devices be disabled?</summary>
409 - <p>
410 - Yes. Administrators can configure how long trusted devices remain valid. Setting the
411 - trusted-device duration to 0 disables this option.
412 - </p>
413 - </details>
414 -
415 - <details class="resource-faq-item">
416 - <summary>Is this only a basic 2FA login-code screen?</summary>
417 - <p>
418 - No. The main login mechanism is two-factor authentication, but the application also includes
419 - features needed for a safer organization-wide rollout: enforcement policy, recovery codes,
420 - trusted devices, user self-service, administrator monitoring and administrator reset actions.
421 - </p>
422 - </details>
423 -
424 - <details class="resource-faq-item">
425 - <summary>Is this enough for compliance on its own?</summary>
426 - <p>
427 - No. This extension provides an important access-protection control, but it should be part
428 - of a broader security and compliance approach that includes permissions, upgrades,
429 - infrastructure, monitoring and operational procedures.
430 - </p>
431 - </details>
112 + </article>
432 432   </div>
433 433   </div>
434 434  </section>
435 435  
436 -<section class="product-section-muted" aria-labelledby="rollout-title">
117 +<section class="product-section-muted" aria-labelledby="security-title">
437 437   <div class="container">
438 438   <div class="product-layout">
439 439   <article class="product-summary-card">
440 - <h2 id="rollout-title">Rollout recommendations</h2>
121 + <h2 id="security-title">Useful for XWiki security and NIS 2 readiness</h2>
441 441  
442 442   <p>
443 - For a smooth rollout, start with a small administrator or pilot group before requiring
444 - the additional verification step for everyone. This helps validate the configuration,
445 - prepare user communication and reduce support issues.
124 + Many organizations need multi-factor authentication for enterprise software, including internal
125 + knowledge bases, intranets, documentation platforms and systems containing operational procedures
126 + or sensitive business information.
446 446   </p>
447 447  
448 - <ol class="process-list">
449 - #foreach ($entry in $rolloutItems)
450 - <li>
451 - <strong>$entry.title</strong>
452 - $entry.content
453 - </li>
454 - #end
455 - </ol>
456 - </article>
129 + <p>
130 + For organizations using XWiki, adding two-factor authentication directly to the standard login flow
131 + can help close a practical access-control gap. It can be useful for administrator accounts, remote users,
132 + private knowledge bases and broader security readiness initiatives such as NIS 2 preparation.
133 + </p>
457 457  
458 - <aside class="product-info-card" aria-labelledby="planning-title">
459 - <h3 id="planning-title">Useful information before installation</h3>
460 -
461 - <p class="product-card-note">
462 - These details help evaluate compatibility, rollout scope and configuration options.
135 + <p>
136 + This extension is not a complete compliance solution on its own, but it can provide an important
137 + technical control for protecting access to XWiki.
463 463   </p>
139 + </article>
464 464  
141 + <aside class="product-info-card" aria-labelledby="security-controls-title">
142 + <h3 id="security-controls-title">Useful for</h3>
465 465   <ul>
466 - <li>XWiki version</li>
467 - <li>Single wiki or wiki farm with subwikis</li>
468 - <li>Current authentication setup</li>
469 - <li>Optional or required rollout policy</li>
470 - <li>Trusted-device policy</li>
471 - <li>Recovery-code policy</li>
472 - <li>Rollout communication needs</li>
144 + <li>XWiki 2FA rollout</li>
145 + <li>XWiki MFA adoption</li>
146 + <li>Administrator account protection</li>
147 + <li>Remote user access protection</li>
148 + <li>Private knowledge base security</li>
149 + <li>NIS 2 readiness initiatives</li>
473 473   </ul>
474 474   </aside>
475 475   </div>
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480 480   <div class="container">
481 481   <div class="cta-panel">
482 482   <h2 id="cta-title">Interested in using this extension?</h2>
483 -
484 484   <p>
485 - Send a short message with your XWiki version, current authentication setup and rollout goal.
161 + Send a short message with your XWiki version, authentication setup, and whether you need
162 + authenticator app codes, email verification codes, combined verification, or trusted-device remembering.
486 486   </p>
487 -
488 488   <a class="btn btn-primary" href="$xwiki.getURL('contact.WebHome')">Contact Agnease</a>
489 489   </div>
490 490   </div>
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