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Does ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect) support 2FA?

Yes, ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect) supports 2FA via SMS, Email, TOTP, Custom hardware.

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YES

Yes, ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect) supports 2FA via SMS, Email, TOTP, Custom hardware.

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Methods supported
TOTP
Hardware key
SMS
Email
Phone call
Biometric
Custom app
Custom hardware
Last verified 2026-05-01
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How to enable 2FA on ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect)

  1. Sign in to your ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect) account.
  2. Open Account settings → Security (the exact path varies; see the official docs link above).
  3. Choose your preferred method from the list — TOTP and hardware keys are the recommended options.
  4. For TOTP: scan the QR code with Kaito or your authenticator app of choice. Verify the first 6-digit code before saving.
  5. Save the recovery codes somewhere safe — they're your last resort if you lose your authenticator and your hardware keys.

Hardware keys supported

ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect) documents support for: Yubico OTP.

Sharing ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect) 2FA with a team (with Kaito)

Kaito gives you a vault for shared TOTP and a real-time inbox for shared SMS, with per-token group permissions and an audit log on every code view. To share ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect) access with your team:

  1. In Kaito, go to Tokens → New and add the ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect) 2FA seed (or scan the QR).
  2. Permission the token to a group: code-only for most teammates, full-seed only for the admins who would handle rotation.
  3. Stream the audit log to your SIEM if you want a complete record of which team members generated codes for ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect) and when.

Note: ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect)'s terms on account sharing are unclear or grey-area. Many teams share access in practice; doing so via Kaito gives you a clean audit trail if it ever becomes a question.

Frequently asked questions

Does ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect) support 2FA?

Yes. ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect) supports 2FA via SMS, Email, TOTP, Custom hardware.

What is the most secure 2FA method for ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect)?

TOTP via an authenticator app is the most secure option ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect) currently supports.

Can I share ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect) 2FA with my team?

ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect)'s terms on account sharing are grey-area. Many teams share access in practice; using Kaito gives you a clean audit trail if it ever becomes a question.

How long does it take to enroll ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect) 2FA in Kaito?

Under two minutes. Open the ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect) security settings, scan the QR code with Kaito's add-token flow, and verify the first generated code matches.

Baseline 2FA support data adapted from the 2factorauth project under CC BY-SA 4.0. Setup guides, sharing notes, and enterprise-readiness scoring © Kaito.

Set up ConnectWise Control (ScreenConnect) 2FA sharing in Kaito.