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Open-Source 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) solutions for Active Directory

blog.payperitem.com, April 7, 2025

🔐 1. privacyIDEA

  • Website: privacyidea.org
  • Auth Methods: TOTP, HOTP, Push, U2F, YubiKey, SMS, Email
  • Integration:
    • Native AD/LDAP integration
    • RADIUS module for AD auth
  • Highlights:
    • Enterprise-grade open source
    • Web interface and policies
    • Plugins for PAM, Apache, NGINX, and more
  • Use Case: Best for centralized token management across multiple services including AD.

🔐 2. LinOTP

  • Website: www.linotp.org
  • Auth Methods: TOTP, HOTP, SMS, Email, and more
  • Integration:
    • LDAP/Active Directory
    • RADIUS proxy
  • Highlights:
    • Modular token support
    • Admin web UI
    • Also integrates with Windows logon (with additional setup)

🔐 3. Authelia

  • Website: authelia.com
  • Auth Methods: TOTP, Duo, WebAuthn
  • Integration:
    • LDAP/AD backend for auth
    • Best used in front of web services (via reverse proxy like NGINX or Traefik)
  • Highlights:
    • More web service-focused, but can guard internal apps using AD
    • 2FA policies by group, endpoint, etc.

🔐 4. Aegis Secure Login (for Windows)

  • GitHub: Aegis
  • Auth Methods: TOTP
  • Integration:
    • Local and AD Windows Logon
  • Highlights:
    • Open source alternative to Duo for Windows login
    • Lightweight, native Windows experience

🧰 5. Keycloak (w/ FreeIPA or LDAP)

  • Website: www.keycloak.org
  • Auth Methods: TOTP, WebAuthn, OTP, SMS (via plugins)
  • Integration:
    • AD via LDAP
    • SAML/OIDC front for applications
  • Highlights:
    • Enterprise-grade identity provider
    • Best for securing AD-connected web apps

Bonus: RADIUS + AD + 2FA Gateway Stack

If you’re into building your own stack:

  • Use FreeRADIUS or OpenRADIUS
  • Pair with privacyIDEA or LinOTP for 2FA
  • Backend: Active Directory via LDAP or RADIUS proxy

This setup works great for adding 2FA to VPNs, SSH, and web logins with AD-backed identity.

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