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How to implement two-factor authentication in WeWeb?

Discover how to set up two-factor authentication in WeWeb through our easy step-by-step guide. This vital security feature will help protect your account. Get secure today.

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Overview

Implementing two-factor authentication (2FA) in WeWeb significantly boosts security by adding an extra verification step when logging in. To get this done, you need to integrate third-party authentication services, configure the backend to manage user credentials and One-Time Passwords (OTPs), and update the front-end to prompt users for that second authentication factor. After that, thorough testing and gathering user feedback are vital to ensure everything runs smoothly and securely. This guide will walk you through the essential steps and best practices for making 2FA work effectively in WeWeb.

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How to implement two-factor authentication in WeWeb?

Step 1: Set Up Your Project in WeWeb

  • Start a New Project: Log in to your WeWeb account and create a new project or open your existing project where you want to implement two-factor authentication (2FA).
  • Enable User Auth: Navigate to the authentication section within WeWeb and make sure user authentication is enabled for your project.

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

  • Set Up Backend: Ensure you have a backend framework that supports 2FA. Popular choices include Firebase, Auth0, or custom implementations using Node.js or Python.
  • Install Libraries: If you're using a custom backend, install the necessary libraries for 2FA. For example:
    ```sh
    npm install speakeasy --save
    npm install qrcode --save
    ```

Step 3: Configure Back-End for 2FA

  • Generate Secret Key: In your backend, generate a secret key for 2FA using a library like Speakeasy.
    ```javascript
    const speakeasy = require('speakeasy');
    const secret = speakeasy.generateSecret({ length: 20 });
    console.log(secret.base32); // Save this secret in your database
    ```

  • Create API Endpoints: Create API endpoints for:

  • Generating QR code for user setup

  • Verifying the 2FA code during login
    ```javascript
    // Generate QR Code
    app.get('/generate-qr', (req, res) => {
    const { otpauth_url } = speakeasy.generateSecret({
    length: 20,
    name: 'WeWeb-App'
    });
    res.send(QRCode.toDataURL(otpauth_url));
    });

    // Verify Token
    app.post('/verify-token', (req, res) => {
    const { token, secret } = req.body;
    const verified = speakeasy.totp.verify({
    secret,
    encoding: 'base32',
    token
    });
    if (verified) {
    res.send({ status: 'success' });
    } else {
    res.send({ status: 'error' });
    }
    });
    ```

Step 4: Integrate 2FA in WeWeb

  • Add New Workflow: Within WeWeb, add a new workflow for user login that incorporates 2FA. Go to the workflow editor and create a new workflow triggered upon successful password authentication.
  • Call Generate QR API: In the workflow, add a step to call the '/generate-qr' API endpoint and display the QR code to the user during initial setup.
  • Add Token Verification Step: During subsequent logins, add a workflow step to call the '/verify-token' API with the user-entered 2FA code and handle responses accordingly.

Step 5: Build Front-End UI

  • Create QR Code Screen: Create a screen in WeWeb for displaying the QR code. This screen should prompt users to scan the QR code using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator.
  • Input for 2FA Code: Create an input field for the user to enter the 2FA code from their authenticator app.
  • Error Handling: Add error messages and retries if the 2FA code is incorrect.
<div>
  <img id="qr-code" src="{{qrCodeUrl}}" alt="Scan this QR code with your Authenticator app">
  <input type="text" placeholder="Enter 2FA Code" id="2fa-code">
  <button onClick="verify2FACode()">Verify</button>
  <div id="error-message"></div>
</div>

Step 6: Add Logic for 2FA Verification

  • JavaScript Verification: Add JavaScript logic to handle the verification process. This includes making a request to the '/verify-token' endpoint with the input code and handling success or failure responses.
function verify2FACode() {
  const userInputCode = document.getElementById('2fa-code').value;
  fetch('/verify-token', {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({ token: userInputCode, secret: userSecret })
  })
  .then(response => response.json())
  .then(data => {
    if(data.status === 'success') {
      // Proceed with login or display success message
    } else {
      document.getElementById('error-message').innerText = 'Invalid 2FA Code, please try again.';
    }
  });
}

Step 7: Test 2FA Implementation

  • Run Tests: Add extensive testing for all possible scenarios including QR code generation, successful and failed 2FA code verification.
  • User Experience Testing: Ensure the user experience is smooth and intuitive, making any necessary adjustments to the UI and workflow.

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