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How can I dynamically enable or disable two-factor authentication based on user roles


To dynamically enable or disable two-factor authentication (2FA) based on user roles in Laravel Fortify, you can follow these steps:

1. Add a `role` or `type` column to your `users` table: This will allow you to store the user's role or type in the database.

2. Modify the `User` model to include the role/type attribute:

php
class User extends Authenticatable
{
    use TwoFactorAuthenticatable;

    /**
     * Get the user's role or type.
     *
     * @return string
     */
    public function getRole(): string
    {
        return $this->role;
    }
}

3. Update the `twoFactorAuthentication` method in your `FortifyServiceProvider`:

php
use Laravel\Fortify\Fortify;

public function boot()
{
    Fortify::twoFactorAuthentication(function ($request, $user) {
        // Check the user's role or type to determine if 2FA should be enabled
        if ($user->getRole() === 'admin') {
            return true;
        }

        return false;
    });
}

In this example, the `twoFactorAuthentication` method checks the user's role using the `getRole()` method on the `$user` instance. If the user's role is `'admin'`, the method returns `true` to enable 2FA. For all other roles, it returns `false` to disable 2FA.

You can modify the logic in the `twoFactorAuthentication` method to fit your specific requirements. For example, you could have different 2FA settings for different user roles or types.

4. Optionally, you can also provide a way for users to manage their 2FA settings:

Create a view where users can enable or disable 2FA for their account. This view should make a POST request to the `/user/two-factor-authentication` endpoint to toggle the 2FA setting.

html
<form method="POST" action="/user/two-factor-authentication">
    @csrf

    @if ($user->two_factor_secret)
        <button type="submit" name="disable" class="btn btn-danger">
            Disable Two-Factor Authentication
        </button>
    @else
        <button type="submit" name="enable" class="btn btn-success">
            Enable Two-Factor Authentication
        </button>
    @endif
</form>

By using this approach, you can dynamically enable or disable two-factor authentication based on the user's role or type, while also providing a way for users to manage their own 2FA settings.

Citations:
[1] https://epndavis.com/blog/laravel-fortify-two-factor-authentication/
[2] https://laravel.com/docs/11.x/fortify
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDCqS277dVQ
[4] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/69245894/how-do-i-disable-laravel-fortify-password-confirmations-when-enabling-two-factor
[5] https://codecourse.com/watch/authentication-with-laravel-fortify/two-factor-authentication-laravel-fortify