Does Hack The Box work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?

Yes. Hack The Box supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.

Is Hack The Box two-factor authentication free?

Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Hack The Box is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.

What if I lose access to my Hack The Box 2FA codes?

Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact Hack The Box support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.

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How to set up or enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for Hack The Box

To keep your Hack The Box account secure, enable two-factor authentication (2FA). This page explains how Hack The Box 2FA works, which methods Hack The Box supports, and how to protect and recover your account. The most secure option is an authenticator app: store your Hack The Box 2FA codes in MS Authenticator App and generate a fresh 6-digit code every time you sign in.

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2FA methods Hack The Box 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 Hack The Box

Hack The Box supports two-factor authentication. Follow our step-by-step Hack The Box guide, or read the official Hack The Box documentation ↗ for the exact, up-to-date steps.

Frequently asked questions

Does Hack The Box work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?: Yes. Hack The Box supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
Is Hack The Box two-factor authentication free?: Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Hack The Box is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
What if I lose access to my Hack The Box 2FA codes?: Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact Hack The Box support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.

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