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