2FA methods supported by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Adding two-factor authentication is one of the most effective ways to protect your Oracle Cloud Infrastructure account. With TOTP support, you can generate Oracle Cloud Infrastructure verification codes directly in the Authenticator App.
Authenticator app (TOTP)
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure lets you use time-based one-time passwords, so you can generate verification codes in an authenticator app on your device — no network or SMS needed.
Proprietary app
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure offers its own companion app for approving sign-ins.
SMS
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure can send a one-time verification code to your phone via text message.
Phone call
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure can call your phone and read out a verification code.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure can deliver a one-time verification code to your email address.
Security key (U2F)
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure works with hardware security keys using the U2F/FIDO standard.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2FA — Frequently asked questions
Does Oracle Cloud Infrastructure support an authenticator app?
Yes. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure supports time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), so you can add it to the Authenticator App and generate verification codes right on your device.
Which two-factor authentication methods does Oracle Cloud Infrastructure support?
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure currently supports: Authenticator app (TOTP), Proprietary app, SMS, Phone call, Email, Security key (U2F).
Is it free to generate Oracle Cloud Infrastructure codes with the Authenticator App?
Yes. The Authenticator App is free to download, and generating Oracle Cloud Infrastructure verification codes does not require an account or sign-up.
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