MS Authenticator App

How to enable 2FA on Sophos Home

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

Step-by-step setup

  1. 1

    Sign in to Sophos Home and open your Sophos Home account security settings.

  2. 2

    Turn on two-factor authentication and choose the authenticator-app option.

    Look for "Authenticator app", "Authentication app", or "TOTP" rather than SMS.

  3. 3

    Scan the QR code with MS Authenticator App.

    Open MS Authenticator App, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code Sophos Home displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.

  4. 4

    Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.

    Type the code MS Authenticator App generates to verify and link your Sophos Home account.

  5. 5

    Save your backup codes.

    Store the recovery codes Sophos Home gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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