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Mar 15, 2022 · Databases

Using MySQL 8.0.27 Multi‑Factor Authentication with the authentication_policy Variable

This article explains how MySQL 8.0.27 adds multi‑factor authentication (MFA) via the new authentication_policy system variable, demonstrates configuring the variable, creating users with single or multiple authentication plugins, installing external plugins, and verifies MFA behavior with practical Docker‑based examples.