Passwords

Configure settings for both Primary and Secondary passwords

Primary and Secondary Passwords

In Authgear, a password can be Primary or Secondary. Secondary passwords can be enabled as part of Two Factor Authentication (2FA).

The password policies for Primary and Secondary passwords are not configured independently. Password policy settings apply to both types.

To configure your project's password policy, simply navigate to the password settings, and follow the corresponding guides.

Primary password settings

1. Navigate to Authentication > Login Methods.

2. Select your Login Method. The login method selected determines the options available to customize.

3. Click on the Passwords tab to reveal the settings.

Note: Make sure the login method you select has password enabled (you can not view the password settings screen if you only enable Passwordless login).

Secondary password settings

Navigate to Authentication > 2FA. You will be able to view the password settings if you enable "Additional Password" as a 2nd-factor authentication.

Please note that it is not recommended to use a password for both primary and secondary authentication at the same time.

In Multi Factor Authentication, users should provide multiple different forms of identification for extra security.