Locktera User Authentication Overview

Locktera provides flexible and secure user authentication methods, allowing you to manage how users authenticate when accessing the platform. You can choose to enable OAuth 2.0 for Microsoft and/or Google accounts, or choose email verification, depending on your organization's security and convenience requirements. As a system administrator, you have the ability to configure and require one or more of these methods to ensure proper access control.

OAuth 2.0 Authentication with Microsoft and Google

Locktera integrates with OAuth 2.0, allowing users to authenticate using their existing Microsoft or Google accounts. This provides a seamless login experience while maintaining a high level of security. By enabling this option, you allow users to log in with credentials managed by these trusted providers, eliminating the need for additional passwords and reducing the risks associated with password management.

Benefits:

• Ease of Use: Users can log in using familiar credentials from Microsoft or Google, simplifying access.

• Security: OAuth 2.0 reduces the risk of phishing and password reuse since login details are managed by trusted identity providers.

• Single Sign-On (SSO): With OAuth 2.0, users can authenticate across multiple services using the same credentials, streamlining access across different platforms.

Email Verification

Locktera also supports email-based authentication, providing an additional or alternative way to verify user identities. When email verification is enabled, users must confirm their identity by verifying a unique code sent to their email address. This method is simple and widely applicable, especially for users who prefer not to use third-party authentication providers.

Benefits:

• Flexible: Users can authenticate using their email, without needing an external identity provider like Microsoft or Google.

• Straightforward: For users who don't have Microsoft or Google accounts, email verification offers an easy-to-understand method to authenticate.

Configuring Authentication Methods

As a system administrator, you can configure and enforce the authentication methods that best meet your organization's security needs. You have the ability to:

• Enable OAuth 2.0 authentication for Microsoft, Google, or both.

• Require email verification either as an alternative or in addition to OAuth 2.0.

• Enforce multi-method authentication to require users to authenticate using more than one method for enhanced security.

How to Configure:

1. Log in to your Locktera admin portal.

2. Navigate to the Authentication Settings section.

3. Select the desired authentication methods (Microsoft OAuth, Google OAuth, Email Verification).

4. Save your settings and communicate any changes to your users.

By configuring these authentication options, you ensure that users authenticate securely, and you maintain control over how access to your platform is managed. Whether it's for internal staff or external users, Locktera provides the flexibility and security you need to protect your organization.