How to setup 2FA for Login.gov account?
Step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication on Login.gov 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 Login.gov account with our Authenticator App, you need to follow the next steps:
Open a new browser and sign in to your Login.gov account at secure.login.gov.
Select “Enable” next to “Authentication app”.
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 Login.gov webpage, and follow the instructions to enter the 6-digit code displayed in step 5.
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 Login.gov account. From now on, when you attempt to sign in to your Login.gov account, you will need to use our Authenticator App.