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How to Add an Authenticator App

Step 1. Open Two-Factor Authentication Settings

Go to your account settings and open the Two-Factor Authentication section.
Select the option to Add an Authenticator

Step 2. Enter an Authenticator Name

You will be asked to enter a name for the authenticator. This name is for your own reference and helps identify the device or app later.
Examples:

Step 3. Register the Authenticator App

You can connect your authenticator app in one of two ways:
Option 1. Scan the QR Code
A QR code will be displayed on the screen.

Open your authenticator app and use the option to add a new account or scan a QR code.

Scanning the QR code automatically registers your account in the app.

Option 2. Enter the Key Manually
If you cannot scan the QR code, you can manually enter the setup key provided on the screen into your authenticator app.

This registers the account in the same way as scanning the QR code.

Step 4. Verify the Authenticator

Once the account has been added to the authenticator app, the app will begin generating temporary verification codes.
To complete setup, enter the current code shown in the authenticator app into the verification field on the website.

This confirms that the authenticator app was successfully connected to your account.

Backup Codes

After the authenticator app has been successfully added, you will be provided with 10 backup codes.

Backup codes can be used to sign in if:
Each backup code can be used once only.
It is recommended to:

Regenerating Backup Codes

You can regenerate your backup codes from the Two-Factor Authentication settings.
When new backup codes are generated:
This can be useful if: