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