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