How to set up Google two factor authentication in Bubble.io: Step-by-Step Guide

Setting Up Google Two-Factor Authentication in Bubble.io

Setting up Google Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) in Bubble.io enhances the security of your application by requiring users to submit an additional verification code from their mobile devices when logging in. Here is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to implementing Google 2FA within your Bubble.io application environment.

Prerequisites

• An active Bubble.io account and a project to implement the 2FA.
• Basic understanding of Bubble workflows and plugins.
• Access to third-party plugins like '2FA/MFA - Authenticator (TOTP)' which facilitates 2FA implementation.
• A Google account or any other authenticator app, like Authy, for testing and verifying the 2FA setup.

Understanding Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

• Two-Factor Authentication is a security measure that requires two different forms of identification for logging in.
• For Bubble.io, this typically involves using an app to generate a unique time-based verification code in addition to the usual login credentials.

Installing the TOTP Authenticator Plugin

• Log in to your Bubble.io account and open the application you want to secure with 2FA.
• Navigate to the Plugins tab in the Bubble editor.
• Search for the '2FA/MFA - Authenticator (TOTP)' plugin in the plugin library.
• Click the 'Install' button to install the plugin to your application.

Configuring Bubble.io to Use 2FA

• Go to the Design tab to set up the user interface for 2FA configuration and verification.
• Add elements (such as input fields) for users to enable or disable 2FA and input the 6-digit code from their authenticator app.
• Navigate to the Workflow tab to handle the logic for enabling, verifying, and requiring 2FA during login.
• Create a workflow triggered by a button to enable 2FA. Within this workflow, use the actions provided by the TOTP Authenticator plugin to generate a shared secret and a QR code for setup in an authenticator app.

Enabling and Verifying 2FA for Users

• Guide the user to scan the provided QR code using a compatible authenticator app (e.g., Google Authenticator or Authy).
• In your Bubble.io app, create a flow where users input the verification code generated by their authenticator app to confirm setting up 2FA.
• Design a workflow that validates the user's input using the TOTP Authenticator plugin actions to check against the generated code.

Implementing 2FA During User Login

• Set up a workflow that requires users to input a verification code when logging in when they have enabled 2FA.
• Ensure your application can check this verification code against the TOTP plugin to authenticate users successfully.
• Design a conditional logic to skip the 2FA step for users who haven't enabled it, ensuring a seamless interaction for all users.

Testing the Implementation of 2FA

• Test the entire two-factor authentication process multiple times to ensure reliability and accuracy.
• Verify that the 2FA setup process (QR code generation and scanning) works correctly and results in successful code validation.
• Test logins to confirm that users with 2FA enabled require a second factor to access their accounts.

Deploying Your Bubble.io Application with 2FA

• After testing, move forward to deploy your application with 2FA to enhance its security.
• Ensure that any production settings or secrets are securely managed.
• Educate users about enabling 2FA for added security and provide documentation or support for the 2FA setup process.

By following these steps, you will successfully set up and integrate Google Two-Factor Authentication into your Bubble.io application, adding a significant layer of security and peace of mind for your users.