Authenticator app for Atera
How to set up or enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for Atera
To keep your Atera account secure, enable two-factor authentication (2FA). This page explains how Atera 2FA works, which methods Atera supports, and how to protect and recover your account. The most secure option is an authenticator app: store your Atera 2FA codes in MS Authenticator App and generate a fresh 6-digit code every time you sign in.
2FA methods Atera supports
- Authenticator app (TOTP)
An authenticator app (TOTP) is the sweet spot: free, offline, and not vulnerable to SIM-swap attacks like SMS.
How to enable or set up 2FA for Atera
Atera supports two-factor authentication. Follow our step-by-step Atera guide, or read the official Atera documentation ↗ for the exact, up-to-date steps.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Atera work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?
- Yes. Atera supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
- Is Atera two-factor authentication free?
- Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Atera is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
- What if I lose access to my Atera 2FA codes?
- Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact Atera support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
Topics covered
- atera 2fa
- atera two-factor authentication
- atera 2fa setup
- atera authenticator app
- how to enable 2fa on atera
- atera account security
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