Can I authenticate myself with an OTP code using the Remote Desktop app?

Question

I work for an organisation that uses RDP when logging in from a remote location. After signing in with the credentials, a notification from the Microsoft Authenticator app is pushed to my phone to verify the log in attempt.

In the microsoft security settings, I added OTP verification and saved it in my Bitwarden account. Unfortunately, logging in through RDP does not give me the option to enter the 6 digit code. It always sends me a notification on my phone.

Is it possible for this organisation to change some settings that would allow me to use the Bitwarden OTP instead of the phone? Any insights would really help me out!

Answer 1

Hello,

I don’t know how Bitwarden works, but if you can use it perfectly locally. You can try to disable NLA and have a try.

This will make authentication happen on server side.

a. Open gpedit.msc applet.

b. Navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Security.

c. Enable Require use of specific security layer for remote (RDP) connections and select RDP as Security Layer.

d. Disable Require user authentication for remote connections by using Network Level Authentication policy.

Reboot Terminal server.

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