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