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