Does General Motors work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?

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

Is General Motors two-factor authentication free?

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

What if I lose access to my General Motors 2FA codes?

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

How to enable 2FA on General Motors

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

Step-by-step setup

1
Sign in to General Motors and open your General Motors 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 General Motors 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 General Motors account.
5
Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes General Motors gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.

Frequently asked questions

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

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