2FA methods supported by Availity Essentials
Adding two-factor authentication is one of the most effective ways to protect your Availity Essentials account. With TOTP support, you can generate Availity Essentials verification codes directly in the Authenticator App.
SMS
Availity Essentials can send a one-time verification code to your phone via text message.
Phone call
Availity Essentials can call your phone and read out a verification code.
Authenticator app (TOTP)
Availity Essentials 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.
Availity decides when 2FA is required; users cannot enable 2FA for every login.
Availity Essentials 2FA — Frequently asked questions
Does Availity Essentials support an authenticator app?
Yes. Availity Essentials 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 Availity Essentials support?
Availity Essentials currently supports: SMS, Phone call, Authenticator app (TOTP).
Is it free to generate Availity Essentials codes with the Authenticator App?
Yes. The Authenticator App is free to download, and generating Availity Essentials verification codes does not require an account or sign-up.
More Health services that support 2FA
This page is for educational purposes only. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Availity Essentials. All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for identification.