Does Oracle Cloud Infrastructure work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?

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

Is Oracle Cloud Infrastructure two-factor authentication free?

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

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

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

Should I use an authenticator app or a security key on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure?

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure supports both. An authenticator app like MS Authenticator App is free and works on any phone; a hardware security key adds phishing resistance. You can enable both.

How to enable 2FA on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

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Protect your Oracle Cloud Infrastructure account with two-factor authentication (2FA). Once enabled, signing in also requires a one-time code from your authenticator app — not just your password.

Step-by-step setup

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Oracle Cloud Infrastructure work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?: Yes. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
Is Oracle Cloud Infrastructure two-factor authentication free?: Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
What if I lose access to my Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2FA codes?: Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact Oracle Cloud Infrastructure support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
Should I use an authenticator app or a security key on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure?: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure supports both. An authenticator app like MS Authenticator App is free and works on any phone; a hardware security key adds phishing resistance. You can enable both.

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