Authenticator app for Headway
How to set up or enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for Headway
To keep your Headway account secure, enable two-factor authentication (2FA). This page explains how Headway 2FA works, which methods Headway supports, and how to protect and recover your account. The most secure option is an authenticator app: store your Headway 2FA codes in MS Authenticator App and generate a fresh 6-digit code every time you sign in.
2FA methods Headway supports
- SMS text message
- Phone call
- Email code
- Authenticator app (TOTP)
- Security key (U2F / WebAuthn)
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 Headway
Headway supports two-factor authentication. Follow our step-by-step Headway guide, or read the official Headway documentation ↗ for the exact, up-to-date steps.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Headway work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?
- Yes. Headway supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
- Is Headway two-factor authentication free?
- Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Headway is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
- What if I lose access to my Headway 2FA codes?
- Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact Headway support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
- Should I use an authenticator app or a security key on Headway?
- Headway supports both. An authenticator app like MS Authenticator App is free and works on any phone; a hardware security key adds phishing resistance. You can enable both.
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