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