Hub/Security/Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Task IntentSecurity

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Set up and enforce two-factor authentication for all admin and staff accounts on your Shopify store to prevent unauthorized access.

What This Sidekick Query Does

Set up and enforce two-factor authentication for all admin and staff accounts on your Shopify store to prevent unauthorized access.

Prompts

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Help me enable and enforce two-factor authentication (2FA) across my Shopify store:

Current Setup:

  Number of staff accounts: [NUMBER OF STAFF, e.g., 5]
  Current 2FA status: [ENABLED/NOT ENABLED]
  Staff roles: [LIST ROLES, e.g., store owner, admin, fulfillment, customer support]


Implementation Steps:

  Walk me through enabling 2FA for the store owner account
  Explain how to require 2FA for all staff accounts
  Recommend the best authenticator apps (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.)
  Set up backup recovery codes and explain where to store them securely
  Create a step-by-step guide I can share with my team


Policy Configuration:

  Should 2FA be mandatory for all roles or only certain permission levels?
  How to handle staff who lose access to their authenticator device
  Recovery process for locked-out accounts
  Timeline for enforcement: [ROLLOUT DATE, e.g., within 2 weeks]


Third-Party App Security:

  Review which installed apps have admin-level access
  Ensure any third-party integrations also support 2FA where possible
  Audit OAuth permissions granted to apps


Documentation:

  Create an internal security policy document for the team
  Include a troubleshooting FAQ for common 2FA issues
  Define the process for onboarding new staff with 2FA from day one
  Set a recurring reminder to review access every [REVIEW PERIOD, e.g., 90 days]

Expected Output

Set up and enforce two-factor authentication for all admin and staff accounts on your Shopify store to prevent unauthorized access.

Tips to Improve Results

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