Secure Shell

Enabling google authenticator for SSH access

To enable Google Authenticator for multi-factor authentication to the HyperSec HyperCollector, the HyperCollector requires configuration settings and each user is required to generate a Google Authenticator TOTP code.

Generating the Google Authenticator QR Code

From the Linux console tun the following command:

google-authenticator

When prompted, answer Yes (y) to each question asked by the authentication code generator.

<questions>

Use the Google Authenticator app or another authentication app such as Authy to scan the generated bar code.

<sample barcode>

Configuring the HyperSec HyperCollector for MFA

Navigate to the Advanced Settings menu in the HyperSec HyperCollector Webui.

Set system.ssh.google_auth to yes.

Set system.ssh.challengeresponse to yes.

Click Apply Changes button to update the HyperSec HyperCollector to enable google authentication for Secure Shell.