MFA Factors Trigger Order on Login
Sep 10, 2025
Overview
This article explains in what order Multifactor Authentication (MFA) factors will trigger for users on login before they select the preferred one.
Applies To
- Multifactor Authentication
Solution
If a user has all of the following factors enabled, the order in which the factors will trigger(before a user can select the desired one from the list) is as follows:
- Security Key (WebAuthn)
- Push (Auth0 Guardian or Custom)
- OTP
- Phone Message
- Recovery Code
Security Key (WebAuthn) > Push (Auth0 Guardian or Custom) > OTP > Phone Message > Email > Recovery Code
