Does osu! work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?

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

Is osu! two-factor authentication free?

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

What if I lose access to my osu! 2FA codes?

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

How to enable 2FA on osu!

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

Step-by-step setup

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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