Authenticator App for NordPass
To enhance your NordPass account security, consider enabling two-factor authentication (2FA). This guide will help you understand how to set up and use NordPass 2FA effectively. Learn how to enable 2FA for NordPass, set up your preferred authentication method, and keep your account secure when signing in.
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To setup 2FA for your NordPass 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.
Go to nordpass.com. Log into your Nord Account and choose "Account settings".
Open the "Multi-factor authentication (MFA)" tab and select "Manage MFA".
Enter the verification code you have received to your NordVPN account associated email to verify it.
You'll be directed back to Account settings. From there, select "Set up" next to the Authenticator 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 Nord Account website, click "Continue".
Enter the 6-digit code displayed in step 7, and then click "Continue".
Remember to click "Save" in the Authenticator App to save your account, or you may lose access to your account!
MFA is now enabled for your Nord Account. Make sure to save your backup codes in case you cannot access the Authenticator App.
