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