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title: "Require two-step authentication"
slug: "news-714-require-two-factor-authentication"
updated: 2026-05-07T08:57:07Z
published: 2026-05-07T08:57:07Z
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# Require two-step authentication

Following the [introduction of the two-step authentication with DocuWare version 7.13](/help/docs/news-713-two-step-verification), it’s now also possible to require two-step authentication for all users, exceptions allowed. With this feature activated, users must enter a six-digit one-time password each time they log in to DocuWare. They therefore need an authenticator app on their mobile phone such as Microsoft Authenticator or Duo Mobile.

Application

- Implement two-step authentication as a corporate security policy

Benefit

- Higher security level for user login

Here's how

As an organization administrator you can configure two-step authentication within the **Security** component of the DocuWare Configuration.

![Force 2SV](https://cdn.document360.io/0108e24e-b3e8-446c-b670-66b1d2a9e861/Images/Documentation/Force_2SV_EN.png)

*Users can be excluded from the security policy on an individual basis or by role.*

Find more information on [how to manage the two-step verification on organization level](/help/docs/orgnaization-security-settings#twostep-verification) in the documentation.