How can I configure Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) settings in SAP Business Network?

As the SAP Business Network account administrator, or if you are a buyer user assigned a role with the User Administration permission, you can configure specific MFA settings.

In order to do this, please follow the steps below:

1. Sign into your SAP Business Network account
2. Click [user initials] > Settings > Users
3. Click the Manage User Authentication tab
4. Click Configure multifactor authentication settings

The Configure Multi-factor Authentication Settings page will appear.

1. Enter a value for Time allowed to skip multi-factor authentication setup
2. Enter a value for Number of invalid multi-factor authentication attempts allowed
3. Enter a value for Retry period for locked out users
4. Select the Enable the Remember me option check box, if desired, to allow your users to choose the Remember me option for MFA
5. Enter a value for Remember device for
6. Click Save

You can also keep the default configuration for any of these fields, if you prefer.

Multi-factor authentication is a two-step verification process where users are required to authenticate themselves a second time using a time-based verification code. As compared to the single step authentication process, the multi-factor authentication process provides enhanced security. You can enable MFA for all or some of your users in SAP Business Network.

The more information regarding multi-factor authentication can be found below:

• Suppliers: Multifactor Authentication
• Buyers: Multifactor Authentication

SAP Business Network for Procurement & Supply Chain > Administration (Buyer & Supplier Account Administration) > Create or remove users
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