How to setup 2FA for Cloudflare account?
Step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication on Cloudflare using an authenticator app.
Download Authenticator App
Before we start, download and install the Authenticator App from your device's App Store.
To setup 2FA for your Cloudflare account with our Authenticator App, you need to follow the next steps:
Log in to your account on the Cloudflare dashboard.
Click on the My Profile dropdown at the top right corner, then select My Profile.
Select Authentication from the left-hand menu.
In the Two-Factor Authentication card, click Manage.
Choose TOTP mobile app as your 2FA method.
A QR code containing the secret key will be displayed. 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 Cloudflare webpage, enter the 6-digit code displayed in step 8, and then click Next.
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 Cloudflare account. From now on, when you attempt to sign in to your Cloudflare account, you will need to use our Authenticator App.