An open-source plugin that allows XNAT administrators to require multifactor authentication is now available to the XNAT community. Version 1.5.0 of the XNAT MFA Plugin, available now, is the first open-source release of this plugin functionality. Features include:
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Support for Google Authenticator as the primary recommended MFA method
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Fallback to OTP via email supported for users who have lost their MFA device
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Robust administrative controls for managing individual users' MFA or site-wide preferences
The MFA plugin is compatible with XNAT versions 1.8.10.5 and higher.
Download now: xnat.org/downloads.
Documentation: MFA Multifactor Authentication Plugin for XNAT
Published Jul 25, 2025