Description
The latest MFA server versions have been tested and verified to work with the latest Windows and SQL Server versions. Below, you can find the minimum requirements for the RapidIdentity MFA Server software.
Server Requirements
Microsoft® Windows Server 2016 or greater (including Server 2025)
🚫 Server 2012 R2 is functional but no longer recommended because it has reached end of support from Microsoft as of October 10, 2023.
Server 2012 R2 is functional but no longer recommended because it has reached end of support from Microsoft as of October 10, 2023.
Microsoft SQL Server or SQL Express 2016 or higher (including SQL 2025)
4GB RAM (8GB if SQL is installed on the same server)
120 MB of available hard disk space for the RI MFA server software
.NET Framework 4.7.2 or greater
Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015, 2017, and 2019
RapidIdentity MFA may be deployed to physical servers, virtual servers, or both
RapidIdentity MFA may be deployed to servers operating as Domain Controllers or member servers
Note: While possible, it's not recommended to deploy MFA on a DC.
Firewall Ports
Ports | Protocol(s) | Purpose |
80, 443 (when using SSL) | TCP | Must be allowed through any firewall where communication to the RapidIdentity Server is required |
1433 | TCP | SQL communication |
2195, 5228, 5229, 5230 | TCP, UDP | PingMe communication |
1812, 1813 | UDP | RADIUS. Only needed if installing Network Policy Server (NPS) on the same server, for example, to accommodate OTP to VPN authentication or for a number of other integration points |