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