Does Hack The Box work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?

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

Is Hack The Box two-factor authentication free?

Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Hack The Box is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.

What if I lose access to my Hack The Box 2FA codes?

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

How to enable 2FA on Hack The Box

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

Step-by-step setup

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

Menu names on Hack The Box can change — the official Hack The Box 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.

Frequently asked questions

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

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