Does Elastic Cloud work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?

Yes. Elastic Cloud supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.

Is Elastic Cloud two-factor authentication free?

Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Elastic Cloud is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.

What if I lose access to my Elastic Cloud 2FA codes?

Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact Elastic Cloud support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.

How to enable 2FA on Elastic Cloud

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Enable two-factor authentication on Elastic Cloud to stop unauthorized logins. After setup, Elastic Cloud asks for a rotating code from MS Authenticator App in addition to your password.

Step-by-step setup

1
Sign in to Elastic Cloud and open your Elastic Cloud account security settings.
2
Turn on two-factor authentication and choose the authenticator-app option.
Look for "Authenticator app", "Authentication app", or "TOTP" rather than SMS.
3
Scan the QR code with MS Authenticator App.
Open MS Authenticator App, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code Elastic Cloud displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.
4
Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.
Type the code MS Authenticator App generates to verify and link your Elastic Cloud account.
5
Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes Elastic Cloud gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.

Menu names on Elastic Cloud can change — the official Elastic Cloud 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.

Frequently asked questions

Does Elastic Cloud work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?: Yes. Elastic Cloud supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
Is Elastic Cloud two-factor authentication free?: Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Elastic Cloud is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
What if I lose access to my Elastic Cloud 2FA codes?: Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact Elastic Cloud support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.

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