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Two-Factor Authentication (WebAuthn)

Increase the security of your Nextcloud with two-factor authentication using hardware tokens.

Add another layer of protection to your Nextcloud account.

Nextcloud Two-Factor Authentication with WebAuthn adds a second verification step using a compatible WebAuthn device, giving your account an additional layer of security beyond your password.

  • Included in every plan
  • Hosted in Germany
  • Additional backups for an extra fee
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What you can do

An Additional Login Factor

Add a WebAuthn device as another way to verify your identity when signing in.

Use a WebAuthn Device

Register compatible WebAuthn devices and use them for two-factor authentication.

Compatible Browsers

Use the app with a browser that supports the WebAuthn standard.

Sign In With a Trusted Device

Have a registered WebAuthn device? Use it when you sign in to verify that it’s really you. The additional verification works alongside your password, giving your Nextcloud account another layer of protection.

Stronger Protection, Simple Experience

For administrators, WebAuthn provides another way to strengthen how users access their Nextcloud accounts. It adds an extra verification step without changing the basic login process.

Keep Authentication Simple and Secure

Once your WebAuthn device is registered, it becomes part of your regular sign-in. You get an additional security check while keeping the familiar Nextcloud login experience.

Start using Two-Factor Authentication (WebAuthn) today

Two-Factor Authentication (WebAuthn) comes with every CloudBased Backup plan, together with all the other Nextcloud apps — fully managed and hosted in Germany. Try the Lite plan free for 7 days.

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