How to Implement (2FA) Two-factor Authentication in Golang

This article will teach you how to secure a Golang API by implementing two-factor authentication (2FA) using TOTP codes generated by an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.

Topics Covered

• What is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
• Run the Golang 2FA App Locally
• Run the 2FA Frontend Built with React.js
• Two-factor Authentication in Golang Overview
  • Setup the 2FA feature
  • Generate the QR Code
  • Enable the 2FA feature
  • Validate the TOTP token
  • Disable the 2FA Feature
• Setup the Golang Project
• Create the Database Model with GORM
• Create the Golang Route Handlers
  • Register User Handler
  • Login User Handler
  • Generate the TOTP token
  • Verify the TOTP token
  • Validate the TOTP token
  • Disable the TOTP Feature
• Create the Gin Gonic API Routes
• Add Routes to Gin Gonic Middleware

Read the entire article here: https://codevoweb.com/two-factor-authentication-2fa-in-golang

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