Directus (DrWade)Install

Overview

The Directus (DrWade) n8n node for the resource Users and operation Generate 2FA allows you to generate a Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) secret for the currently authenticated user in your Directus instance. This is typically used as part of enabling 2FA on a user's account, adding an extra layer of security.

Common scenarios:

• Enabling 2FA for users in automated onboarding workflows.
• Integrating Directus user security features into custom business processes.
• Automating the setup of 2FA for administrative or high-privilege accounts.

Practical example:
You might use this node in a workflow that, after creating a new user or upon request, generates a 2FA secret so the user can scan it with an authenticator app.

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Properties

Name	Type	Meaning
Password	String	The password of the currently authenticated user. Required to authorize 2FA generation.

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Output

The output will be a JSON object containing the result of the 2FA generation request. While the exact structure depends on the Directus API response, it typically includes:

{
  "secret": "base32encodedsecret",
  "otpauth_url": "otpauth://totp/...",
  // ...other fields as provided by Directus
}

• secret: The generated 2FA secret key (to be added to an authenticator app).
• otpauth_url: A URL that can be converted into a QR code for easy scanning by authenticator apps.

If there is an error, the output will contain an error field with the error message.

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Dependencies

• Directus API: You must have access to a running Directus instance.
• API Credentials: The node requires valid Directus API credentials configured in n8n under the name directusApi.
• User Permissions: The authenticated user must have permission to manage their own 2FA settings.

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Troubleshooting

Common issues:

• Invalid Password: If the provided password is incorrect, the API will reject the request.
• Insufficient Permissions: If the user does not have rights to enable 2FA, the operation will fail.
• API Connectivity: Network or authentication errors may prevent communication with the Directus API.

Error messages and resolutions:

• "Invalid credentials": Double-check the password and ensure the correct user is authenticated.
• "Permission denied": Verify the user's role and permissions in Directus.
• "Network error": Ensure the Directus instance is reachable from the n8n server.

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Links and References

• Directus Documentation – Authentication
• Directus API Reference – Users
• Two-Factor Authentication in Directus
• n8n Documentation – Credentials