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title: "Shared MFA guides: authenticator codes and SMS for teams"
description: "Practical guides to shared MFA, authenticator codes and SMS. Choose a method, move an account from one phone, and plan access when teammates leave."
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# Guides to shared MFA and SMS

> Practical guides to shared MFA, authenticator codes and SMS. Choose a method, move an account from one phone, and plan access when teammates leave.

Choose a method. Move an account. Keep your team’s access up to date.

- [Create free account](https://app.sharedmfainbox.com)

_No credit card required. Your first authenticator account is free._

[See pricing](https://sharedmfainbox.com/pricing)

## Share and manage login codes

MFA means multi-factor authentication: an extra check at sign-in.

- [Shared MFA for teams](https://sharedmfainbox.com/blog/shared-mfa-for-teams) — Start here when one person holds the codes.
- [Authenticator app vs SMS](https://sharedmfainbox.com/blog/authenticator-app-vs-sms-for-teams) — Compare how codes arrive, cost and access.
- [Move an authenticator from one phone to your team](https://sharedmfainbox.com/blog/move-authenticator-to-team) — Move the setup while keeping a way back in.
- [Shared MFA offboarding checklist](https://sharedmfainbox.com/blog/shared-mfa-offboarding-checklist) — Review access when someone leaves or changes roles.
- [How to share login codes with your team](https://sharedmfainbox.com/blog/share-login-codes-with-your-team) — A walkthrough to share with a colleague.

## When the account needs a text message

Check ownership and service support before buying a number.

- [Company phone number vs a personal phone](https://sharedmfainbox.com/blog/shared-company-phone-number-vs-personal-phone) — Keep the company in control when people leave.
- [Compare shared SMS inbox services](https://sharedmfainbox.com/blog/best-shared-sms-inbox-services) — Compare published prices and limits.

## Try one shared authenticator account

Add one account and try a login together.

- [Create free account](https://app.sharedmfainbox.com)

_No credit card required. Your first authenticator account is free._

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