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description: "Discussion on \"SFTP Setup using Password and Key based 2FA Authentication\". If you ever needed to use password and key based authentication to enable a 2FA type mechanism to increase security, this blog is for you.\nOS used here is CentOS Linux , so lets get started!\nCheck SSH\nSFTP unlike FTP doesn’t required additional packa..."
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# [SFTP Setup using Password and Key based 2FA Authentication](https://rayancrasta.hashnode.dev/sftp-setup-using-password-and-key-based-2fa-authentication?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

If you ever needed to use password and key based authentication to enable a 2FA type mechanism to increase security, this blog is for you. OS used here is CentOS Linux , so lets get started! Check SSH SFTP unlike FTP doesn’t required additional packa...

Jun 1, 2022 · 4 min read · rayancrasta.hashnode.dev  
Updated Nov 2, 2023  
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[Rayan Crasta](https://hashnode.com/@rayancrasta)

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Software Engineering and Distributed Systems

High performance and scalable tech always fascinated me and I aim and work towards getting the skills to develop and improve such tech. Currently pursuing Masters in Cloud Computing. Would love to connect and discuss opportunities and tech !

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