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Admin Activation of Two-Factor Authentication

Admins cannot activate Two-Factor Authentication for agents. Agents must set it up themselves.

Can an admin activate Two-Factor Authentication for an agent in Zendesk?

No, an admin cannot activate Two-Factor Authentication for an agent in Zendesk. This feature is designed to be set up by the agent themselves. Each agent must configure their own two-factor authentication directly from their profile. This approach ensures that the security measures are personally managed by the agent, which is crucial for maintaining secure access.

For more information, check out theoriginal Zendesk help article.


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