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# Enable MFA for users

Enable multifactor authentication options for users in Remote Desktop Manager, including TOTP, Duo, workspace, and GPO based enforcement.

While it is still not possible to force the configuration of multifactor authentication (MFA) at the user level without Devolutions Server, a few options have been added in Remote Desktop Manager that could suit your needs.

{% hint style="warning" %}
These features are only available when using an [advanced workspaces](/rdm/getting-started/workspaces/workspace-types/native-workspaces.md).

You cannot configure MFA for users. Once activated, each user will need to configure it manually in ***File – My Account Settings***. For more information about the configuration, consult [Multifactor authentication](/rdm/getting-started/workspaces/multifactor-authentication.md).
{% endhint %}

### Force application multifactor authentication mode

In ***Administration – System Settings – Applications – Security – Force application multifactor authentication mode***, select either:

* ***Default (Don't force)***: Does not force application multifactor authentication mode.
* ***Check against all configured methods***: Prompts for the configured MFA methods only.
* ***Prompt for selection on use***: Prompts for which MFA to configure on use.

### Force application security with TOTP (Authenticator)

In ***Administration – System Settings – Applications – Security***, check ***Force application security with TOTP (Authenticator)*** to enable it.

### Force application security with Duo (Authenticator)

In ***Administration – System Settings – Applications – Security***, check ***Force application security with Duo (Authenticator)*** to enable it.

### Force workspace multifactor configuration

In ***Administration – System Settings – Vault Management – Security Settings – Security***, check ***Force workspace multifactor configuration*** to enable it.

### Prompt for MFA before going offline

In ***Administration – System Settings – Application – Cache/Offline – Offline***, check ***Prompt for MFA before going offline*** to enable it.

### Force with group policies (GPOs)

We also have GPOs that could help you achieve your goal. An example is the ***Force multifactor authentication on the application login*** GPO.

%Root%\SOFTWARE\Policies\Devolutions\RemoteDesktopManager\ForceApplicationMFA

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For more information about the configuration, consult [Apply policies](/rdm/knowledge-base/how-to-articles/apply-policies-gpos.md).
{% endhint %}

### See also

[Configure Multi-factor-authentification in Remote Desktop Manager](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/page/2745736-configure-multi-factor-authentification-in-remote-desktop-manager?sid=0f0733ff-8de4-4635-ac83-90f1daa01670\&sid_i=4)


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