VPN & RADIUS MFA

A second factor for your VPN logins (MFA)

Add multi-factor authentication with SMS OTP and TOTP to FortiGate SSL-VPN and RADIUS-speaking systems. Works with your own VPN — Captivo is the authentication provider.

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How it works

1. Add the gateway

Define your VPN gateway from the panel; choose RadSec (TLS) or UDP transport.

2. Invite users

Send TOTP enrollment invites; users scan the QR code with Google or Microsoft Authenticator.

3. Point the VPN to RADIUS

Point your FortiGate to Captivo RADIUS using the ready-made CLI command card.

4. Login with a second factor

On VPN login, the user enters an SMS code or Authenticator code after the password.

Why Captivo VPN MFA?

  • Second factor with SMS OTP and TOTP (Google / Microsoft Authenticator)
  • RadSec (TLS 2083) and UDP — encrypted or classic RADIUS transport
  • Gateway and user management from the panel; password, account lockout and QR enrollment invite
  • A log of every login attempt and a ready-made CLI command card for FortiGate
  • Denies access if the directory server is unreachable (fail-closed security)
  • Works with your own VPN — no need to replace your existing VPN

Frequently Asked Questions

Which VPNs does it work with?

It works with systems that authenticate via RADIUS; a ready-made setup card is provided for FortiGate SSL-VPN. The VPN authenticates the user against Captivo RADIUS, and Captivo applies the second factor.

Which second-factor methods are available?

One-time code by SMS (OTP) and TOTP (apps like Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator). Users enroll TOTP via a QR code.

What is RadSec and why does it matter?

RadSec encrypts RADIUS traffic with TLS (TCP 2083). It protects authentication traffic traversing the internet; classic UDP RADIUS is also supported.

What happens if the directory server is unreachable?

The system is fail-closed: if authentication can't be performed, access is denied, so no security gap opens.

Protect your VPN logins with MFA

Try SMS- and TOTP-based second factor that works with your own VPN, for free.

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