2FA methods supported by DigitalOcean
Adding two-factor authentication is one of the most effective ways to protect your DigitalOcean account. With TOTP support, you can generate DigitalOcean verification codes directly in the Authenticator App.
SMS
DigitalOcean can send a one-time verification code to your phone via text message.
Authenticator app (TOTP)
DigitalOcean 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.
DigitalOcean 2FA — Frequently asked questions
Does DigitalOcean support an authenticator app?
Yes. DigitalOcean 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 DigitalOcean support?
DigitalOcean currently supports: SMS, Authenticator app (TOTP).
Is it free to generate DigitalOcean codes with the Authenticator App?
Yes. The Authenticator App is free to download, and generating DigitalOcean verification codes does not require an account or sign-up.
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