Offline MFA Solutions

Yes, Microsoft Authenticator can be used offline. The app generates a time-based one-time password (TOTP) that updates every 30 seconds. Similarly, miniOrange Authenticator also works, when logging into your device or application, you simply enter this code, allowing for secure access even when there’s no internet connectivity. However, initial setup and changes to account settings require an internet connection.

With remote work continuing to permeate our workplaces, logging in remotely to a Windows system persists as a common and often insecure activity that users across the globe perform every day.
Securing remote access to Windows with miniOrange MFA makes it easy for end users to enroll and log into Windows Logon and RDP protected applications, and easy for administrators to manage.
Part of the reason why miniOrange is the preferred solution for many users and administrators is that it works both online and offline for Windows Logon. This unique technology allows users to stay secure no matter where they are and what connection they have.

miniOrange MFA functions offline by using a local authentication agent on the user's device. Once users enroll in MFA while online, the necessary authentication data (like TOTP) is securely stored locally.
When the device is offline, users can generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) via authenticator apps or hardware tokens, which the local agent validates without needing to connect to the MFA server. This process enables secure multi-factor authentication even without internet access .

Securing an offline application involves implementing strong local authentication mechanisms such as offline multi-factor authentication (offline MFA), encryption of sensitive data stored locally, and enforcing strict access controls.
Offline MFA requires users to authenticate with a pre-enrolled second factor, like hardware tokens or TOTP codes that can be validated locally.