Overview

Scenario

IAM supports multi-factor authentication, enhancing security. During the authentication, users must provide two or more factors, such as passwords, SMS verification codes, and email verification codes, to verify their identities.

This authentication mode is ideal for enterprises with high security requirements.

Networking

Multiple clients can use IAM authentication to connect to a VPN gateway for access to a VPC.

Figure 1 Networking

Solution Advantages

You can use client IAM authentication to manage accounts in a unified manner.

Limitations and Constraints

When the client authentication mode is IAM authentication, gateway resources in the sub-projects of regions cannot be used. For details about sub-projects, see Project Management.