To activate 2FA on your mobile app, tap on your profile and select the hamburger menu on the upper-right corner. Look for “Settings” > “Security,” where you'll find a menu item for “Two-Factor Authentication.” Here, you can choose between text message-based verification or a code sent to your authenticator app.
What do I do if I forgot my 2FA?
- Backup codes: the easy way to recover your account.
- Transfer your old phone number to a new phone.
- Have your verification code sent to your backup phone.
- Set up 2FA on two different devices.
- Contact customer service.
- Use NordPass with biometric authentication.
How do I find my 6 digit authenticator code?
- On your device, go to your Google Account.
- At the top, in the navigation panel, select Security.
- Under "Signing in to Google," tap 2-Step Verification. You might need to sign in.
- Under "Available second steps," find "Authenticator app" and tap Change Phone.
- Follow the on-screen steps.
What is 6 digit key in Google Authenticator?
The token provides an authenticator, which is a six digit number users must enter as the second factor of authentication. You need to install the Google Authenticator app on your smart phone or tablet devices. It generates a six-digit number, which changes every 30 seconds.
What is the code for 2FA?
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security system that requires two separate, distinct forms of identification in order to access something. The first factor is a password and the second commonly includes a text with a code sent to your smartphone, or biometrics using your fingerprint, face, or retina.
How do I get my 2FA codes back?
- Go to the 2-Step Verification section of your Google Account.
- Select Show codes.
- Select Get new codes.
How do I recover my Google Authenticator code if I lost my phone?
- Save your Backup Codes.
- Print Your QR Codes.
- Print or Save the Key.
- Reset Authenticator App using Change Phone option.
- Change your Google Account Password.
- Revoke your App Passwords.
What if I lost my Google Authenticator key?
- Sign in to your Google Account with your password and your other second step.
- Follow the steps to remove the lost key from your account.
- Get a new security key. You may want to get an extra key you can keep in a safe place.
- Add the new key to your account.