--- schema_version: "1" id: 381eee0ad42058c1bd2e017743d7eb179c2db60b58d55f816c8417967fa52041 title: Register a Third-Party Authenticator App as an Identity Verification Method for Salesforce Orgs collection: admin version: current locale: en-us portal_url: https://docs.salesforce.com/admin/current/en-us/xcloud/264-0-0/add_time-based_token.md canonical_url: https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=xcloud.add_time-based_token.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 source_site: help.salesforce.com content_type: documentation content_hash: 179b1e001436e0c0650262246a7a2400ae7e29aa7b3312e2991c560019119dcc description: Register a third-party authenticator app so you can use it to verify your identity when logging in with multi-factor authentication (MFA) or if you receive a device activation challenge. Authenticator apps, such as Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or Authy, generate verification codes that you enter in Salesforce to verify your identity. There are mobile apps, browser extensions, and desktop options such as most password managers. You can use any third-party product that generates time-based one-time password (TOTP) codes. The registration process sets up your authenticator app as a personal verification method by creating a connection between your Salesforce account and the app. products: - Salesforce Platform - Cross Cloud release: "264" --- # Register a Third-Party Authenticator App as an Identity Verification Method for Salesforce Orgs Register a third-party authenticator app so you can use it to verify your identity when logging in with multi-factor authentication (MFA) or if you receive a device activation challenge. Authenticator apps, such as Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or Authy, generate verification codes that you enter in Salesforce to verify your identity. There are mobile apps, browser extensions, and desktop options such as most password managers. You can use any third-party product that generates time-based one-time password (TOTP) codes. The registration process sets up your authenticator app as a personal verification method by creating a connection between your Salesforce account and the app. ### Required Editions
Available in: Both Salesforce Classic and Lightning Experience
Available in: all editions
If you didn’t register a verification method before MFA was turned on for your org, you’re prompted to do so when you log in. Follow the onscreen instructions to select and register an authenticator app, using Steps 1 and Steps 5 through 7 here for extra guidance. If you’re already logged in, you can register an authenticator app from your personal settings in Salesforce by following these steps. 1. Install a third-party authenticator app on your mobile device or computer. You can use any authenticator app that supports the TOTP algorithm ([IETF RFC 6238](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc6238)). 2. From your personal settings, enter Advanced User Details in the Quick Find box, then select **Advanced User Details**. No results? Enter Personal Information in the Quick Find box, then select **Personal Information**. 3. Find App Registration: One-Time Password Authenticator, and click **Connect**. 4. For security purposes, you’re prompted to log in to your account. 5. For mobile authenticator apps, use the app to scan the QR code displayed by Salesforce. If you’re using a desktop app or you can’t scan the QR code, click **I Can’t Scan the QR Code**. Salesforce displays a security key. In the authenticator app, enter your username and the displayed key. 6. In Salesforce, enter the code generated by the authenticator app in the Verification Code field. The authenticator app generates a new verification code periodically. Enter the current code. 7. Click **Connect**. ![Note](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-xcloud-basics-264-0-0-production-enus/d8bf6981-f8ef-4f16-bfbd-c42ed32044eb/images/icon_note.png) Note To help keep your account secure, we send you an email notification whenever a new identity verification method is added to your Salesforce account. Your authenticator app is now registered as a verification method. When logging in with MFA and Salesforce asks you to verify your identity, enter a code generated by the app and click **Verify**. #### See Also - [Methods for Verifying Your Identity](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=xcloud.activating_computer.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "To protect your user account and business data from unauthorized access, Salesforce requires multi-factor authentication (MFA) for an extra layer of security when you log in. In addition to entering your username and password, you’re also prompted to provide a verification method that helps prove your identity. You can register several types of verification methods for your account, including authenticator apps, built-in authenticators, and physical security keys. You can also use a registered verification method if you receive a device activation challenge because you’re logging in from a browser or IP address that Salesforce doesn’t recognize.") - [What Is Multi-Factor Authentication?](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=xcloud.basics_identity_mfa.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "Faced with rising threats like phishing attacks, credential stuffing, and account takeovers, we all want to keep our online accounts and data secure. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the easiest and most effective ways to do that because it requires multiple pieces of identity evidence each time you log in. MFA is so important, Salesforce requires it for all logins to the user interface.") - [Third-Party Authenticator Apps for MFA](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=xcloud.mfa_supported_verification_methods_totp.htm&type=5&language=en_US) - [Device Activation](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=xcloud.security_overview_identity_verification.htm&type=5&language=en_US)