Squarespace Two-Factor Authentication (2FA/MFA)

Squarespace 2 Factor Authentication is an additional layer of security in which a user is prompted to provide two factors to gain access to the Squarespace account. With Squarespace 2FA being enabled, anyone trying access your Squarespace account from an unrecognized computer/device must provide additional authorization. Authentication starts with a user submitting his traditional username and password. Once the user successfully gets authenticated with the 1st step verification, configured 2FA (OTP verification, Push Notifications, YubiKey, TOTP, Google Authenticator etc) method prompts for 2nd-step verification. After successfully authenticating with both of the steps a user is granted with the access to the Squarespace account. This extra layer prevents the unauthorized person from accessing the resources even if cyber attackers get to know your credentials.

miniOrange provides 15+ authentication methods and solutions for Squarespace. It allows users and organizations to set up certain authentication and settings which includes password restrictions, restricting sign-in methods, as well as other security settings. miniorange also makes way for authentication apps that support Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, Authy 2-Factor authentication app and miniorange Authenticator app.

Connect with External Source of Users

miniOrange provides user authentication from various external sources, which can be Directories (like ADFS, Microsoft Active Directory, OpenLDAP, AWS etc), Identity Providers (like Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, AWS), and many more. You can configure your existing directory/user store or add users in miniOrange.

Apps supported by miniOrange

miniOrange
Authenticator App

Google
Authenticator App

Download Google App Authenticator from Google Play Store

Download Google App Authenticator from Apple Store

two factor authentication (2FA) authy authenticator app

Authy 2-Factor
Authentication App

Microsoft
Authenticator App

Follow the Step-by-Step Guide given below for Squarespace two-factor authentication (2FA) :

1. Configure Squarespace in miniOrange

Go to Apps and click on Add Application button.

Squarespace Single Sign-On (SSO) add app

In Choose Application, select JWT from the application type dropdown.

In the next step, search for Squarespace application from the list. If your application is not found, search for JWT App and you can set up your Application.

Configure JWT application: Search Squarespace JWT application

You can configure the following details in the application:

Custom App Name	Enter the Application Name of your choice, and add a description if required.
Redirect-URL	Enter the Redirect-URL (i.e. the endpoint where you want to send/post your JWT). You can add multiple redirect URLs by separating them with a ‘;’. E.g. abc.com;xyz.com
Primary Identity Provider (optional)	Select your Identity Source from the dropdown. You can select miniOrange here as default IDP.

Click on Save to complete the configuration.
Click on Edit in the ' ' icon against your app.

You can get further details about your recently added JWT application:

Client ID	If your application provides its own client ID, you can configure it by clicking on the Customize button.
App Secret	You can find App Secret by clicking on the copy icon. This is used in the HS265 Signature algorithm for generating the signature.
Signature Algorithm	Select RSA-SHA256 as your signature algorithm from the dropdown.
Primary Identity Provider	Select the default Identity Provider from the dropdown for the application. If not selected, users will see the screen of default IdP (miniOrange)
Redirect URL	Enter your app’s URL here (This is the URL where you will receive your JWT.) <app-login-url>/?id_token=<token> eg: https://localhost:3000/home/?id_token=eyefb43bf.whfeeg.hfwf In this example, https://localhost:3000/home is my app’s URL where id_token will be posted after authentication.

Scroll down to Endpoints.

SSO URL for using miniOrange as Authentication Source: If you are going to store users in miniOrange and use miniOrange as your authentication source,then, copy and save this URL somewhere as it will be used in further steps.
SSO URL for using External Providers as Authentication Source: If you are going to use any External Provider as your authentication source, then, Copy this one and save somewhere as it will be used in further step.

2. Adding Script on Squarespace's End

To enable SSO on Squarespace's end, all you need to do is add a customized script.
Click here to download the script needed or you can reach out to us at idpsupport@xecurify.com at any time if you need help with the integration.
Before adding the script, please enable safe mode by adding /safe in the url of your site , this prevents the script from running on your admin end.
Next go to Settings → Advanced → Code Injection and paste the downloaded script in the Header section as shown below:

Squarespace Single Sign-On (SSO): Code Injection

3. Configure 2FA for Squarespace

3.1: Enable 2FA for Users of Squarespace app

To enable 2FA for Users of Squarespace application. Go to Policies >> App login policy
Search for the app you have configured and Click on Edit.

Two factor-authentication for Squarespace | Two Factor Authentication configure 2fa of application

Enable the Enable 2-Factor Authentication (MFA) option.

Two factor-authentication for Squarespace | Two Factor Authentication enable 2fa

Click on Save.

3.2: Configure 2FA for your Endusers

To enable 2FA/MFA for endusers, go to 2-Factor Authentication >> 2FA Options For EndUsers.
Select default Two-Factor authentication method for end users. Also, you can select particular 2FA methods, which you want to show on the end users dashboard.
Once Done with the settings, click on Save to configure your 2FA settings.

MFA/Two-Factor Authentication(2FA) for Configure 2FA Panel

3.3: Enduser 2FA Setup

For Cloud Version: The login URL (branding url) which you have set.

MFA/Two-Factor Authentication(2FA) for Cloud and On-Premise end-users Login URL

For On-Premise version: The login URL will be the same as of Admin Login URL.

Select Setup 2FA from left panel. Then select any of the 2FA method available.
For now, we have selected the SMS >> OTP OVER SMS as our 2FA method. You can explore the guide to setup other 2FA methods here.
Enable the OTP over SMS if you have your phone number added under your profile section else click on Edit button.

Enter you Phone Number along with the necessary country code and click on the SAVE button.

MFA/Two-Factor Authentication(2FA) for Configure Second Factor-SMS(Enter Mobile Number)

4. Test Squarespace 2FA

a. If 2FA for for End-user is configured

Go to your Squarespace Domain. It will redirect you to miniOrange Single Sign-On Service console.

zoom two factor authentication(2fa) user credentials

Enter your login credentials, and click on login. It will prompt to verify yourself against the configured 2fa method.
e.g. If you have configured OTP over SMS, after login into Squarespace it will prompt for OTP.

zoom two factor authentication(2fa) otp prompt

Enter the OTP received in your phone, after successful 2fa verification, you will be redirected to the Squarespace dashboard.

b. If 2FA for end-user is not enabled

You will be prompted to register for 2Fa for end-user. It's a one time process.
Configure your basic details.

zoom two factor authentication(2fa) user registration

Configure any authentication method of your choice.

zoom two factor authentication(2fa) add new security

After successful registration, you will be logged in to your Squarespace account.

Not able to configure or test MFA?

Contact us or email us at idpsupport@xecurify.com and we'll help you setting it up in no time.

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