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