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How to setup 2FA for NordPass account?

How to setup 2FA for NordPass account?

Beginner5 minJanuary 15, 2025

Step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication on NordPass using an authenticator app.

Download Authenticator App

Before we start, download and install the Authenticator App from your device's App Store.

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To setup 2FA for your NordPass account with our Authenticator App, you need to follow the next steps:

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Go to nordpass.com. 1. Log into your Nord Account and choose "Account settings".

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Open the "Multi-factor authentication (MFA)" tab and select "Manage MFA".

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Enter the verification code you have received to your NordVPN account associated email to verify it.

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You'll be directed back to Account settings. From there, select "Set up" next to the Authenticator app.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Return to the Nord Account website, click "Continue".

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Enter the 6-digit code displayed in step 7, and then click "Continue".

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Remember to click "Save" in the Authenticator App to save your account, or you may lose access to your account!

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MFA is now enabled for your Nord Account. Make sure to save your backup codes in case you cannot access the Authenticator App.

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