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