How to setup 2FA for Nexus Mods account?
Step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication on Nexus Mods 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 Nexus Mods account with our Authenticator App, you need to follow the next steps:
Go to nexusmods.com. 1. Log in to your account on the Nexus Mods website, then navigate to your account settings by clicking on your profile icon and selecting "Account Settings".
In the account settings menu, click on the "Security" tab.
Scroll down to the "Two-factor authentication" section, where you will see it marked as "NOT ACTIVE".
Click on the "Set up 2FA" button, then click "Next".
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 Nexus Mods webpage, enter the 6-digit code displayed in step 7, and then click "Verify 2FA".
Click "Enable 2FA" to finalize the setup.
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 Nexus Mods account. From now on, when you attempt to sign in to your Nexus Mods account, you will need to use our Authenticator App.