Use MFA for RDP logins
Follow this procedure to authenticate to an RDP session using Akamai MFA.
Before you begin
Self-enroll in MFA and activate your trusted mobile device for authentication purposes.
The enrollment of security keys, including the WebAuthn/FIDO2 and phone security key, is not supported for RDP logins.
- Enable the remote desktop connectivity to the PC that you’re going to log in to.
How to
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On your computer launch the remote desktop session by selecting Remote Desktop Connection from the Start menu.
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In the Remote Desktop Connection dialog, enter the number of the previously enabled PC and click Connect.
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In the Enter your credentials dialog, enter your username and password.
Upon a successful primary authentication, you’re redirected to Akamai MFA. -
In the authentication prompt, select your preferred secondary authentication method. For example, to select the Akamai MFA push notification, click Send me a Push.
You receive an authentication request in your account in the Akamai MFA mobile app on your enrolled device. -
Click the incoming alert to display the notification on your mobile device.
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In Login request, tap Allow to confirm your identity.
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Akamai MFA displays a confirmation message and connects you to the previously selected remote machine.
Updated over 1 year ago