Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is Now Live on Orangescrum

Why Two-Factor Authentication Matters More Than Ever

As teams scale and collaborate across geographies, account security becomes mission-critical. Project management tools store sensitive data – roadmaps, client details, financial estimates, internal discussions – and a single compromised login can disrupt delivery and trust.

Passwords alone are no longer enough.

That’s why Orangescrum now introduces built-in Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) – designed to protect user accounts without adding friction to everyday work.

What Is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)?

Two-Factor Authentication adds a second verification step after entering your password. Even if credentials are compromised, unauthorized access is blocked unless the second factor is validated.

With Orangescrum’s new 2FA implementation, security is enhanced while keeping the user experience simple and intuitive.

How 2FA Works in Orangescrum

Orangescrum currently supports Email-Based One-Time Password (OTP) as its 2FA method.

Login flow:

• User enters their email and password
• A 6-digit OTP is sent to the registered email address
• User enters the OTP to complete authentication

This ensures that only verified users with email access can log in.

Key Features of Orangescrum’s 2FA Authentication

Email-Based OTP Authentication

• Secure 6-digit one-time passwords
• Automatically delivered to registered email
• No external authenticator apps required

Role-Based 2FA Enforcement

• Enforce 2FA by user role
• Mandate stronger security for admins, managers, or specific teams
• Flexibility to exclude selected roles if required

Security Questions as Account Recovery

• Users configure 3 security questions during 2FA setup
• Helps verify identity during account recovery
• Adds an additional safety net beyond OTP

Rate Limiting & Account Lockout

• Maximum OTP verification attempts enforced
• Temporary lockout after failed attempts

• Protects against brute-force and automated attacks

Password Reset Integration

• If a user selects “Forgot Password”, 2FA is automatically reset
• Ensures secure recovery without manual admin intervention

SSO & 2FA Compatibility

• For SSO-enabled users, authentication is delegated to the Identity Provider (IdP)
• Orangescrum’s native OTP does not interfere with SSO flows
• Seamless experience for enterprise identity setups

Who Should Enable 2FA?

2FA is especially valuable for:

• Growing teams handling client-sensitive data
• Remote and distributed teams
• Project managers with admin privileges
• Organizations with compliance or security mandates
• Enterprises using shared or public networks

In short, any team that values delivery confidence and data protection.

How to Enable 2FA in Orangescrum

Admins can enable 2FA from:

Settings → Security Settings → Two-Factor Authentication

From here, you can:

• Enable or disable 2FA
• Define role-based enforcement rules
• Configure security policies and lockout limits

The setup takes just minutes – but significantly strengthens your security posture

Security Without Compromising Productivity

Unlike complex authentication systems that slow teams down, Orangescrum’s 2FA is:

• Easy to adopt
• Simple to manage
• Scalable across teams
• Aligned with modern security best practices

You get enterprise-grade security, without disrupting how your teams work.

Final Thoughts

Security is no longer optional – it’s foundational.

With the launch of Two-Factor Authentication, Orangescrum takes another step toward providing a secure, scalable, and reliable project management platform for modern teams.

Whether you’re a fast-growing startup or a large enterprise, 2FA ensures that your projects – and your people – stay protected.