From d8a82d2d110e6e15fa1df24c3dbea7ebee34b731 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Niklas Meyer <62480600+DerLinkman@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:56:36 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] [WebAuthn] Changed TFA docs for WebAuthn --- docs/u_e-mailcow_ui-tfa.md | 48 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------ 1 file changed, 33 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/u_e-mailcow_ui-tfa.md b/docs/u_e-mailcow_ui-tfa.md index 291f09b38..fdef81fd4 100644 --- a/docs/u_e-mailcow_ui-tfa.md +++ b/docs/u_e-mailcow_ui-tfa.md @@ -1,9 +1,9 @@ -So far three methods for _Two-Factor Authentication_ are implemented: U2F, Yubi OTP, and TOTP +So far three methods for _Two-Factor Authentication_ are implemented: WebAuthn (replacing U2F since February 2022), Yubi OTP, and TOTP -- For U2F to work, you need an encrypted connection to the server (HTTPS) as well as a FIDO security key. -- Both U2F and Yubi OTP work well with the fantastic [Yubikey](https://www.yubico.com). -- While Yubi OTP needs an active internet connection and an API ID + key, U2F will work with any FIDO U2F USB key out of the box, but can only be used when mailcow is accessed over HTTPS. -- U2F and Yubi OTP support multiple keys per user. +- For WebAuthn to work, you need an encrypted connection to the server (HTTPS) as well as a FIDO security key. +- Both WebAuthn and Yubi OTP work well with the fantastic [Yubikey](https://www.yubico.com). +- While Yubi OTP needs an active internet connection and an API ID + key, WebAuthn will work with any FIDO U2F/WebAuthn USB key out of the box, but can only be used when mailcow is accessed over HTTPS. +- WebAuthn and Yubi OTP support multiple keys per user. - As the third TFA method mailcow uses TOTP: time-based one-time passwords. Those passwords can be generated with apps like "Google Authenticator" after initially scanning a QR code or entering the given secret manually. As administrator you are able to temporary disable a domain administrators TFA login until they successfully logged in. @@ -37,26 +37,44 @@ Finally, enter your current account password and, after selecting the `Touch Yub Congratulations! You can now log in to the mailcow UI using your YubiKey! -## U2F +## WebAuthn (U2F, replacement) +> :warning: **Since February 2022 Google Chrome has discarded support for U2F and recommended the use of WebAuthn.
** +> *The WebAuthn (U2F removal) is part of mailcow since 21th January 2022, so if you want to use the Key past February 2022 please consider a update with the `update.sh` script.* -To use U2F, the browser must support this standard. +To use WebAuthn, the browser must support this standard. The following desktop browsers support this authentication type: -- Edge (>=79) -- Firefox (>=47, enabled by default since version 67) -- Chrome (>=41) +- Edge (>=18) +- Firefox (>=60) +- Chrome (>=67) - Safari (>=13) -- Opera (40, >=42, not 41) +- Opera (>=54) The following mobile browsers support this authentication type: -- Safari on iOS (>=13.3) -- Firefox on Android (>=68) +- Safari on iOS (>=14.5) +- Android Browser (>=97) +- Opera Mobile (>=64) +- Chrome for Android (>=97) -Sources: [caniuse.com](https://caniuse.com/u2f), [blog.mozilla.org](https://blog.mozilla.org/security/2019/08/05/web-authentication-in-firefox-for-android/) +Sources: [caniuse.com](https://caniuse.com/webauthn), [blog.mozilla.org](https://blog.mozilla.org/security/2019/04/04/shipping-fido-u2f-api-support-in-firefox/) -U2F works without an internet connection. +WebAuthn works without an internet connection. + +### What will happen to my registered U2F Key after the Update? +> With this new U2F replacement (WebAuthn) you have to re-register your U2F Key, thankfully WebAuthn is backwards compatible with the most recent U2F Keys. + +Ideally, the next time you log in (with the key), you should get a text box saying that your U2F key has been removed due to the update to WebAuthn and deleted as a 2-factor authenticator. + +But don't worry! You can simply re-register your existing key and use it as usual, you probably won't even notice a difference, except that your browser won't show the U2F deactivation message anymore. + +### Disable unofficial supported U2F keys +With WebAuthn there is the possibility to use only official U2F keys (from the big brands, like: Yubico, Apple, Nitro, Google, Huawei, Microsoft, etc.). + +This is primarily for security purposes, as it allows administrators to ensure that only official hardware can be used at their site. + +To enable this feature, change the value `WEBAUTHN_ONLY_CERTIFIED_KEYS` in mailcow.conf from `n` to `y` and restart the affected containers with `docker-compose up -d`. ### TOTP