Authenticator App for Heroku
To enhance your Heroku account security, consider enabling two-factor authentication (2FA). This guide will help you understand how to set up and use Heroku 2FA effectively. Learn how to enable 2FA for Heroku, set up your preferred authentication method, and keep your account secure when signing in.
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To setup 2FA for your Heroku account with our Authenticator App, you need to follow the next steps:
Download FirstOrder Authenticator App
Download and install the Authenticator App from your device's App Store.
Log in to your account on the Heroku website, then navigate to your Dashboard.
Click the Enable two-factor authentication button.
Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the setup.
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 Heroku webpage, and enter the 6-digit code displayed in step 6.
Remember to click "Save" in the Authenticator App to save your account, or you may lose access to your account!
Two-factor authentication is now enabled for your Heroku account. From now on, when you attempt to sign in to your Heroku account, you will need to use our Authenticator App.
