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Two-Factor Authentication for

Visual Studio Codespaces

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2FA methods supported by Visual Studio Codespaces

Adding two-factor authentication is one of the most effective ways to protect your Visual Studio Codespaces account. With TOTP support, you can generate Visual Studio Codespaces verification codes directly in the Authenticator App.

SMS

Visual Studio Codespaces can send a one-time verification code to your phone via text message.

Email

Visual Studio Codespaces can deliver a one-time verification code to your email address.

Proprietary app

Visual Studio Codespaces offers its own companion app for approving sign-ins.

Authenticator app (TOTP)

Visual Studio Codespaces 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.

Visual Studio Codespaces 2FA — Frequently asked questions

Does Visual Studio Codespaces support an authenticator app?

Yes. Visual Studio Codespaces 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 Visual Studio Codespaces support?

Visual Studio Codespaces currently supports: SMS, Email, Proprietary app, Authenticator app (TOTP).

Is it free to generate Visual Studio Codespaces codes with the Authenticator App?

Yes. The Authenticator App is free to download, and generating Visual Studio Codespaces verification codes does not require an account or sign-up.

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