Authenticator app for Amazon Web Services
How to set up or enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for Amazon Web Services
To keep your Amazon Web Services account secure, enable two-factor authentication (2FA). This page explains how Amazon Web Services 2FA works, which methods Amazon Web Services supports, and how to protect and recover your account. The most secure option is an authenticator app: store your Amazon Web Services 2FA codes in MS Authenticator App and generate a fresh 6-digit code every time you sign in.
2FA methods Amazon Web Services supports
- Authenticator app (TOTP)
- Hardware token
- Security key (U2F / WebAuthn)
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 Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services supports two-factor authentication. Follow our step-by-step Amazon Web Services guide, or read the official Amazon Web Services documentation ↗ for the exact, up-to-date steps.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Amazon Web Services work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?
- Yes. Amazon Web Services supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
- Is Amazon Web Services two-factor authentication free?
- Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Amazon Web Services is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
- What if I lose access to my Amazon Web Services 2FA codes?
- Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact Amazon Web Services support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
- Should I use an authenticator app or a security key on Amazon Web Services?
- Amazon Web Services supports both. An authenticator app like MS Authenticator App is free and works on any phone; a hardware security key adds phishing resistance. You can enable both.
Topics covered
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