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How do I integrate QR code-based two-factor authentication in Jetstream


To integrate QR code-based two-factor authentication in Laravel Jetstream, you can follow these steps:

1. Enable Two-Factor Authentication in Jetstream:
- By default, two-factor authentication is enabled in Jetstream. You can verify this by checking the `config/fortify.php` file, where the `Features::twoFactorAuthentication()` feature is enabled.

2. Customize the Two-Factor Authentication Views:
- Jetstream provides the necessary Blade views for the two-factor authentication process, located in the `resources/views/auth/two-factor-challenge.blade.php` and `resources/views/profile/two-factor-authentication-form.blade.php` files.
- You can customize these views to include the QR code display and any additional instructions for the user.

3. Integrate a QR Code Library:
- To generate the QR code for the user to scan, you'll need to use a QR code library. One popular option is the `simplesoftwareio/simple-qrcode` package.
- Install the package using Composer:


     composer require simplesoftwareio/simple-qrcode
     

4. Generate the QR Code in the Two-Factor Authentication Form:
- In the `resources/views/profile/two-factor-authentication-form.blade.php` file, add the code to generate and display the QR code:

html
     <x-jet-label for="qr-code" value="{{ __('Two Factor Authentication QR Code') }}" />
     <div class="mt-2">
         {!! QrCode::size(200)->generate(auth()->user()->twoFactorQrCodeUrl()) !!}
     </div>
     

- This will display the QR code that the user can scan with their authenticator app.

5. Handle the Two-Factor Authentication Challenge:
- In the `resources/views/auth/two-factor-challenge.blade.php` file, you can add a field for the user to enter the one-time code from their authenticator app.
- You can also provide instructions on how to set up the two-factor authentication using the QR code.

6. Customize the Two-Factor Authentication Logic:
- If needed, you can customize the two-factor authentication logic by modifying the `TwoFactorAuthenticatable` trait in your `App\Models\User` model.
- For example, you can override the `confirmTwoFactorAuthentication()` method to add additional validation or logic before confirming the two-factor authentication.

By following these steps, you can integrate QR code-based two-factor authentication into your Laravel Jetstream application. Users will be able to scan the QR code with their authenticator app and then use the generated one-time code to authenticate.

Remember to thoroughly test the two-factor authentication process to ensure it works as expected and provides a seamless user experience.

Citations:
[1] https://jetstream.laravel.com/features/two-factor-authentication.html
[2] https://jetstream.laravel.com/features/authentication.html
[3] https://www.itsolutionstuff.com/post/laravel-8-authentication-using-jetstream-exampleexample.html
[4] https://jetstream.laravel.com
[5] https://jetstream.laravel.com/features/registration.html