Using multi-factor authentication (MFA) with Amazon QuickSight

Applies to: Enterprise Edition and Standard Edition

Intended audience: System administrators

Note

IAM identity federation doesn't support syncing identity provider groups with Amazon QuickSight.

There are several ways that you can use multi-factor authentication (MFA) with Amazon QuickSight. You can use it with AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM). You can use it with AD Connector or your AWS Directory Service for Microsoft Active Directory, also known as AWS Microsoft Active Directory or AWS Managed Microsoft Active Directory. And if you use an external identity provider (IdP), AWS doesn't need to have any information about MFA because that is part of the authentication handled by the IdP.

For more information, see the following:

• Using multi-factor authentication (MFA) in AWS in the IAM User Guide

• Enable Multi-Factor Authentication for AWS Managed Microsoft AD in the AWS Directory Service Administration Guide

• Enable Multi-Factor Authentication for AD Connector in the AWS Directory Service Administration Guide

If you're a developer, see the following:

• How do I use an MFA token to authenticate access to my AWS resources through the AWS CLI in the AWS Knowledge Center

• Configuring MFA-protected API access in the IAM User Guide