How to Setup 2FA for 1Password
Learn how to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) for your 1Password account using our Authenticator App. Protect your password manager with an extra layer of security.
Download Authenticator App
Before we start, download and install the Authenticator App from your device's App Store.
To setup 2FA for your 1Password account with our Authenticator App, you need to follow the next steps:
Sign in to your account on 1Password.com.
Select your name in the top right corner and choose "My Profile".
Select "More Actions" > "Manage Two-Factor Authentication".
Select "Set Up App". You’ll see a square barcode (QR code).
In this step, a QR code containing the secret key is displayed. Next, you need to use our Authenticator App to scan this QR code. Please keep this popup open to complete the setup.
Open our Authenticator App, click the + button at the bottom right of the screen, then hold your device near the computer screen to scan the QR code.
After successfully scanning, a 6-digit code will be shown at the bottom of the screen. Please note that this code refreshes every 30 seconds.
Return to the 1Password webpage, click "Next".
Enter the 6-digit code displayed in step 7, and then click "Confirm".
Remember to click "Save" in the Authenticator App to save your account, or you may lose access to your account!
Now, you have successfully setup 2FA for your 1Password account. From now on, when you attempt to sign in to your 1Password account, you will need to use our Authenticator App.