Supabase Auth is a powerful authentication tool that provides developers with easy-to-integrate authentication solutions. It supports various authentication methods, including email, password, OAuth, and multi-factor authentication (MFA). MFA adds an extra layer of security by requiring users to verify their identity through a second factor, such as a mobile app or SMS code.
When using Supabase Auth, you might encounter an issue where a user is unable to complete the login process due to an 'MFA Setup Incomplete' error. This typically occurs when the user has initiated the MFA setup but has not finished the process, leaving their account in a partially configured state.
The 'MFA Setup Incomplete' issue arises when a user starts the multi-factor authentication setup but does not complete all the necessary steps. This can happen if the user navigates away from the setup page, closes the browser, or encounters an error during the setup process. As a result, the user's account remains in a limbo state, preventing successful authentication.
To resolve this issue, you need to guide the user through completing the MFA setup process. Here are the steps to follow:
Log in to your Supabase project dashboard. Navigate to the 'Authentication' section and ensure that MFA is enabled for your project. You can find detailed instructions on enabling MFA in the Supabase Auth Documentation.
If the user did not complete the setup, you can resend the MFA setup link. Use the following command in your server-side code to trigger a new setup email:
const { data, error } = await supabase.auth.api.sendMfaSetupLink(user.email);
if (error) console.error('Error sending MFA setup link:', error);
Ensure that the user's email is correctly specified and that they have access to it.
Once the user receives the setup link, guide them through the MFA setup process. They should follow the instructions in the email to complete the setup. This typically involves scanning a QR code with an authenticator app or entering a code sent via SMS.
After the user completes the setup, verify that their account is correctly configured. You can check the user's MFA status in the Supabase dashboard under the 'Users' section.
For more information on troubleshooting Supabase Auth issues, visit the Supabase Auth Troubleshooting Guide. If you encounter further issues, consider reaching out to the Supabase Community for support.
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