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