Avamar: Using 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) to access an Avamar grid over SSH

Summary: Query regarding the use of 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) to access an Avamar grid over SSH.

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Instructions

Question: Is it possible to use 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) to access an Avamar grid over SSH?

Answer: This authentication method is not currently supported by Avamar.

Additional Information

To request this feature in future releases of Avamar, contact the Dell Technologies Account Team to Submit a Request For Enhancement.

Affected Products

Avamar

Products

Avamar
Article Properties
Article Number: 000022842
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 22 Aug 2025
Version:  6
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