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