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CommCell Console login fails with "Invalid username/password" when email OTP is disabled and Microsoft Authenticator is enabled

  • February 11, 2026
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Hello,

We are testing Two-Factor Authentication on Commvault Platform Release 11.36.83.

Configuration:

- Two-Factor Authentication enabled at CommCell level
- Microsoft Authenticator configured and tested successfully for local admin user
- Email based OTP working correctly
- Windows Integrated Authentication enabled for domain users 

Test scenario:

1. Email OTP enabled → Login via CommCell Console works (password + TOTP appended)
2. Email OTP disabled (enabled "Do not send email with PIN for two-factor authentication")
3. Attempt login via CommCell Console using:
   password + current TOTP code (Microsoft Authenticator)

Result:
Login fails with "Invalid username/password"

Questions:

  • Is Microsoft Authenticator (TOTP) supported as the only second factor for CommCell Console login, without email based OTP enabled
  • Is email based OTP required for CommCell Console login?
  • Is this expected product behavior or a configuration issue?

Thank you.
 

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Hey Commvault community, Is there anybody knows about 2FA issue?