How to enable 2FA on Ko-fi
Ko-fi 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 Ko-fi account.
Step-by-step setup
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Sign in to Ko-fi and open your Ko-fi 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 Ko-fi 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 Ko-fi account.
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Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes Ko-fi gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.
Menu names on Ko-fi can change — the official Ko-fi 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Ko-fi work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?
- Yes. Ko-fi supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
- Is Ko-fi two-factor authentication free?
- Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Ko-fi is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
- What if I lose access to my Ko-fi 2FA codes?
- Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact Ko-fi support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
Generate your Ko-fi codes in MS Authenticator App
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