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