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