Security shouldn’t be an “extra” or an afterthought. V2 Cloud’s authentication layer includes SSO and MFA as standard features.
By connecting to your existing identity providers, SSO simplifies login for your team while keeping access centralized. Meanwhile, MFA adds a vital second layer of protection to every session, ensuring that only authorized users can access it. Both are included at no additional cost and can be set up in minutes via your dashboard, giving you enterprise-grade protection without the enterprise-grade complexity.
The greatest strength of a cloud desktop is that you can access it from anywhere. But without the right protection, that accessibility becomes your biggest risk. Relying on passwords alone is like locking your front door but leaving the key under the mat—it only takes one mistake to put your entire business at risk.
The “Invisible” Intruder: Once a password is stolen, an attacker doesn’t just “break in”—they log in. They have full access to your files, your customer data, and your private applications. Because they look like legitimate users, they can stay in your system for months before anyone notices.
The Human Element: We all know we shouldn’t reuse passwords, but in a busy workday, people do it anyway. A single password leaked from a personal account can give an attacker the “master key” to your company’s professional environment.
The High Cost of Silence: By the time a password breach is discovered, the damage is often already done. Whether it’s ransomware, data theft, or a loss of client trust, the “breach window” stays open far too long when there is no second layer of defense to slam it shut.
Passwords can be stolen, guessed, or leaked. Without additional authentication (MFA) and a centralized way to manage access (SSO), your business is essentially running on a “hope-based” security model.
Experience simpler and frictionless workdays where a single, secure sign-on opens the door to everything they need. By connecting V2 Cloud to tools such as Google or Microsoft, you eliminate password sprawl and can manage or revoke access across your entire organization instantly from one central place.
Sleep better knowing that a stolen password isn’t a crisis. With Multi-Factor Authentication, your desktops are protected by a second layer of proof, whether it’s a quick tap on a smartphone or a secure code. We’ve designed this to be a “smart” guard: it checks for identity right when it matters most, ensuring that your private data is seen only by the person intended.
Enjoy the “peace of mind” that comes with total visibility. Our dashboard gives you a clear, real-time view of your entire company’s digital footprint. You can see who is logged in, where they are connecting from, and manage access with a single click. For businesses in regulated industries, this isn’t just a management tool. It’s your “audit-ready” proof that your data is handled with professional care.
Experience the relief of knowing your business is fully protected without ever seeing a “premium security” upcharge on your bill. While others treat safety as a luxury upgrade, we include SSO and MFA in every plan as standard—no hidden licenses, just total protection.
| Features | V2 Cloud | Typical DaaS Solution | ||
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| SSO & MFA Pricing |
Included. Standard on every plan at no extra cost. |
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Paid Add-on. Often locked behind "Enterprise" tiers or third-party licenses. |
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| Identity Integration |
Universal. Connects natively to Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Okta, and more. |
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Variable. Often requires custom connectors, complex integrations, or separate gateways. |
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| MFA Policy Control |
Per-Group Enforcement. Apply strict security only to those who need it via the dashboard. |
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Global Only. Often all-or-nothing, or requires complex Active Directory Group Policy. |
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| User Offboarding |
Automatic. Removing a user in your identity provider revokes V2 access instantly. |
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Manual Sync. Usually requires manual intervention or a separate provisioning setup. |
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| Audit-Ready Logs |
Centralized. Every login and authentication event is logged and visible in one dashboard. |
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Fragmented. Often requires external logging software (SIEM) to access and review events. |
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| Setup & Management |
Self-Service. Designed to be configured through a web dashboard—no certifications needed. |
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Expert-Led. Typically requires specialized identity management or security expertise. |
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Whether you’re navigating strict regulations, supporting a global team, or scaling at speed, our security layers adapt to you.
Meeting frameworks like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or SOX shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. V2 Cloud’s built-in MFA satisfies the strict technical safeguards these regulations require—without the need for a complex identity management stack. For healthcare providers handling sensitive records, our SSO and MFA combination provides exactly what auditors look for: a rock-solid access control layer that protects your patients and your practice.
When your team connects from home, an airport, or a personal laptop, your authentication layer is your most critical line of defense. SSO ensures your team uses their trusted corporate login rather than a separate password scribbled on a sticky note. Even if a password is intercepted on an unsecured network, MFA acts as a digital deadbolt, stopping attackers in their tracks. For companies with “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) policies, this means you don’t have to worry about the laptop’s security—only the identity of the person using it.
Scaling from 20 to 200 users shouldn’t mean drowning in password resets. Without SSO, every new hire is a new set of credentials to track, communicate, and secure. V2 Cloud collapses that workload. New hires simply log in using the same account they use for email, and they’re ready to work. When someone leaves the company, a single action in your central dashboard revokes access to everything at once. No “orphaned” accounts, no forgotten credentials, and zero leftover risk.
Active Users Protected
Uptime SLA
Desktop Deployment Time
Unlimited Technical Support
Select a plan based on compute requirements — CPU, RAM, and storage. SSO and MFA are included on every tier. Our customer success team can advise on the right configuration for your workload.
Provision virtual desktops through the web dashboard. Specify resource allocations per user or group. No hypervisor configuration or server rack required.
Connect your identity provider via SAML 2.0 or OpenID Connect. Enable MFA and set enforcement policies — globally or per user group. The entire configuration takes minutes, not days.
Users authenticate through your IdP, complete MFA verification, and access their cloud desktop from any device with an internet connection. No client-side VPN or additional software beyond the V2 Cloud client.
I’ve been using V2 Cloud for over 2 years now, and it has been fantastic. Our productivity has increased as we can all work off the same server. I recommend V2 Cloud to any business in search of a secure, reliable and cost-effective cloud desktop solution…
Perm Persaud
Owner of Ark Accounting & Tax PC
We chose to host software applications on V2 Cloud due to the provider’s solid track record of performance and innovation. Our founder believed that the stability and data security measures of V2 Cloud would enable us to focus on software development and customer service rather than infrastructure maintenance.
Jeff Knutson
Founder & CTO - Contractors Software Group
Working with V2 Cloud was a no-brainer for me, especially after I saw that they deliver on their marketing promises. I barely have to do anything but I profit a lot. I’m a raving fan…
Manuel W. Lloyd
Certified ITIL®, ITSM Expert
V2 Cloud not only provided the best solution, but their support team was extremely responsive and went the extra mile to ensure our success.
Christine Massone
Director of Support Services, Conest (ISV)
Administrators can now easily install software, apply customizations, and perform configurations remotely—tasks that previously had to be done on-site.
Bill Bailey
Sales Director, AccountMate (ISV)
Our technical team can walk you through the SSO configuration process and demonstrate MFA enforcement on a live V2 Cloud environment. No sales pitch — just a working demo tailored to your identity provider.
V2 Cloud supports any identity provider that implements SAML 2.0 or OpenID Connect. This includes Azure Active Directory, Okta, Google Workspace, OneLogin, JumpCloud, and most enterprise IdP platforms. Configuration requires entering your IdP metadata URL and mapping user attributes — a process that typically takes under 15 minutes.
You control MFA enforcement at both the organization and user-group level. Enforce it globally for all users, or apply it selectively — for example, requiring MFA for users who access financial data or patient records while leaving it optional for general users. Policies are managed through the V2 Cloud admin dashboard without command-line configuration.
V2 Cloud supports time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) through authenticator apps such as Google Authenticator and Microsoft Authenticator. Push notification support and hardware security key compatibility depend on your identity provider’s MFA capabilities when used in conjunction with SSO. Contact our technical team for details on your specific IdP configuration.
No. Both features are included on every V2 Cloud plan at no additional charge. There is no per-user authentication fee, no separate SSO connector license, and no third-party MFA product to purchase. Your monthly per-user rate covers the full authentication stack.
V2 Cloud supports any identity provider that implements SAML 2.0 or OpenID Connect. This includes Azure Active Directory, Okta, Google Workspace, OneLogin, JumpCloud, and most enterprise IdP platforms. Configuration requires entering your IdP metadata URL and mapping user attributes — a process that typically takes under 15 minutes.
You control MFA enforcement at both the organization and user-group level. Enforce it globally for all users, or apply it selectively — for example, requiring MFA for users who access financial data or patient records while leaving it optional for general users. Policies are managed through the V2 Cloud admin dashboard without command-line configuration.
V2 Cloud supports time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) through authenticator apps such as Google Authenticator and Microsoft Authenticator. Push notification support and hardware security key compatibility depend on your identity provider’s MFA capabilities when used in conjunction with SSO. Contact our technical team for details on your specific IdP configuration.
No. Both features are included on every V2 Cloud plan at no additional charge. There is no per-user authentication fee, no separate SSO connector license, and no third-party MFA product to purchase. Your monthly per-user rate covers the full authentication stack.
HIPAA’s Security Rule requires covered entities to implement access controls for systems containing electronic protected health information (ePHI). MFA satisfies the technical safeguard for user authentication by ensuring that access to cloud desktops — and therefore to ePHI stored or accessed through them — requires verification beyond a password. Combined with V2 Cloud’s encryption, proactive monitoring, and daily automated backups, MFA is one component of a comprehensive HIPAA-compliant infrastructure. V2 Cloud also offers a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) for healthcare organizations.
