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July 29th, 2025 01:53

Enable 2FA for Dell networker

Is it possible to enable 2FA for Dell networker backup software 

  • DELL-Young E

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    Posted July 29th, 2025 04:17

    Hello, NetWorker does not support Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) or Multifactor Authentication (MFA) for Active Directory/LDAP Users.

    https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000218615/networker-two-factor-authentication-2fa-or-multifactor-authentication-mfa-for-ad-ldap-users

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    Posted July 30th, 2025 00:57

    I am checking whether 2FA can be enable for networker admin accounts for security reasons.

    we are still on version 19.8.0.1 Build.52

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    Posted August 1st, 2025 10:40

    As of NetWorker version 19.8.0.1 Build.52, native support for 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) is not available for admin accounts, especially if you're using Active Directory (AD) or LDAP-based authentication. 

     

    Limitations in Version 19.8.0.1

    • No built-in 2FA for AD/LDAP users.
    • Local NetWorker accounts also lack 2FA support in this version.
    • MFA support was introduced in NetWorker 19.12 and later, specifically for local accounts using Google Authenticator.

      Upgrade required.
    • Upgrade to NetWorker 19.12 or newer to enable MFA for local users.
    • For AD/LDAP users, Dell has filed an enhancement request (RFE NW-I-1764), but it's not yet implemented.
    • Consider using external authentication gateways or VPN-based access controls to add a layer of security around NMC access.

     

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    Posted August 1st, 2025 10:41

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