Does Buy Me a Coffee work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?

Yes. Buy Me a Coffee supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.

Is Buy Me a Coffee two-factor authentication free?

Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Buy Me a Coffee is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.

What if I lose access to my Buy Me a Coffee 2FA codes?

Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact Buy Me a Coffee support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.

How to enable 2FA on Buy Me a Coffee

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Protect your Buy Me a Coffee account with two-factor authentication (2FA). Once enabled, signing in also requires a one-time code from your authenticator app — not just your password.

Step-by-step setup

1
Sign in to Buy Me a Coffee and open your Buy Me a Coffee account security settings.
2
Turn on two-factor authentication and choose the authenticator-app option.
Look for "Authenticator app", "Authentication app", or "TOTP" rather than SMS.
3
Scan the QR code with MS Authenticator App.
Open MS Authenticator App, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code Buy Me a Coffee displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.
4
Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.
Type the code MS Authenticator App generates to verify and link your Buy Me a Coffee account.
5
Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes Buy Me a Coffee gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.

Menu names on Buy Me a Coffee can change — the official Buy Me a Coffee 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.

Frequently asked questions

Does Buy Me a Coffee work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?: Yes. Buy Me a Coffee supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
Is Buy Me a Coffee two-factor authentication free?: Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Buy Me a Coffee is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
What if I lose access to my Buy Me a Coffee 2FA codes?: Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact Buy Me a Coffee support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.

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