Zoom Now Supports Two-Factor Authentication

Sep. 11, 2020

Popularvideo conferencing platformZoom has finally addedtwo-factor authentication(2FA) support across its web portal, desktop client, mobile app, and Zoom Rooms. 2FA adds an additional layer of security which requires more details to make sure that the authorized user is accessing the account.

With two-factor authentication, Zoom pitches benefits likeimproved security, enhanced compliance, easier credential management, and reduced costsfor small businesses and schools. The company’s move comes a few months after itadded end-to-end encryptionfor all users.

Zoom supports authentication methods such as SAML, OAuth, and password-based authentication. Zoom’s 2FA implementation lets youuse authentication apps like Authy,Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticatorfor entering Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP). You can also choose to get the OTP via SMS or phone call.

If you’re an admin, you can enable 2FA for users. To get started with password-based authentication, follow the steps below:

On the other hand, if you’re a user, here’s how you can enable Zoom’s two-factor authentication:

If you’re a frequentZoomuser, you should consider setting up 2FA for enhanced security. It is good to see that Zoom is now supporting two-factor authentication to step up the overall security in the platform.

Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.