How to enable 2FA on UpCloud
UpCloud supports app-based two-factor authentication (2FA). Turning it on adds a second layer of protection, so a stolen password alone can't unlock your UpCloud account.
Step-by-step setup
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Sign in to UpCloud and open your UpCloud account security settings.
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Turn on two-factor authentication and choose the authenticator-app option.
Look for "Authenticator app", "Authentication app", or "TOTP" rather than SMS.
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Scan the QR code with MS Authenticator App.
Open MS Authenticator App, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code UpCloud displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.
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Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.
Type the code MS Authenticator App generates to verify and link your UpCloud account.
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Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes UpCloud gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.
Menu names on UpCloud can change — the official UpCloud 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.
Frequently asked questions
- Does UpCloud work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?
- Yes. UpCloud supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
- Is UpCloud two-factor authentication free?
- Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on UpCloud is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
- What if I lose access to my UpCloud 2FA codes?
- Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact UpCloud support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
Generate your UpCloud codes in MS Authenticator App
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