two-factor-authentication-best-practices

Configure two-factor authentication by integrating Better Auth's twoFactor plugin, setting the appName issuer, enabling TOTP and OTP flows, and applying session management guardrails for secure credential-based accounts.

The best way to handle TOTP and backup codes involves configuring encrypted storage at rest, enforcing rate limiting, and providing recovery options to minimize security risks during the two-factor authentication process.

Better Auth supports trusted devices and recovery options through its twoFactor plugin, offering comprehensive controls that include backup codes, encrypted storage, and session handling to secure user accounts.

Set up rate limiting for OTP verification by applying the security guardrails provided in the twoFactor plugin configuration, minimizing brute force risks during the two-factor authentication flow.

You need to encrypt TOTP secrets at rest whenever implementing two-factor authentication for modern applications, ensuring robust configuration and preventing unauthorized access to sensitive credential data.

Default 2FA options provide basic setup but require additional configuration of encryption, rate limiting, and session management guardrails to fully secure credential-based accounts and prevent misconfigurations.