How to enable 2FA on Contentful
Contentful supports app-based two-factor authentication (2FA). Turning it on adds a second layer of protection, so a stolen password alone can't unlock your Contentful account.
Step-by-step setup
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Sign in to Contentful and open your Contentful account security settings.
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Turn on two-factor authentication and choose the authenticator-app option.
Look for "Authenticator app", "Authentication app", or "TOTP" rather than SMS.
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Scan the QR code with MS Authenticator App.
Open MS Authenticator App, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code Contentful displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.
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Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.
Type the code MS Authenticator App generates to verify and link your Contentful account.
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Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes Contentful gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.
Menu names on Contentful can change — the official Contentful 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Contentful work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?
- Yes. Contentful supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
- Is Contentful two-factor authentication free?
- Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Contentful is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
- What if I lose access to my Contentful 2FA codes?
- Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact Contentful support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
Generate your Contentful codes in MS Authenticator App
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