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