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