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# Enable MFA for users

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.

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These features are only available when using an [advanced workspaces](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/workspaces/workspace-types/native-workspaces/).

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](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/workspaces/multi-factor-authentication/).
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### 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](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/kb/how-to-articles/group-policies/).
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### 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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