Authenticator App - Novaz

Linode 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

linode.com Supported

Linode lets you secure your account with an authenticator app. With 2FA on, each login needs a fresh 6-digit code, keeping your Linode account safe even if your password leaks.

A Linode account can hold your files and backups of everything else, so protect it with 2FA. Linode secures sign-ins with an authenticator app — set it up once and you're protected on every login.

2FA methods Linode supports

  • Authenticator app (TOTP)
  1. 1

    Download Authenticator App - Novaz

    Install Authenticator App - Novaz from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad and open it — you'll use it to scan Linode's QR code and generate your 6-digit sign-in codes.

    Download on the App Store
  2. 2

    Sign in to Linode and open your Linode account security settings.

  3. 3

    Turn on two-factor authentication and choose the authenticator-app option.

    Look for "Authenticator app", "Authentication app", or "TOTP" rather than SMS.

  4. 4

    Scan the QR code with Authenticator App - Novaz.

    Open Authenticator App - Novaz, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code Linode displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.

  5. 5

    Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.

    Type the code Authenticator App - Novaz generates to verify and link your Linode account.

  6. 6

    Save a way to recover your account.

    If Linode shows backup or recovery codes, store them somewhere safe, away from your phone. If it doesn't, check how Linode recovers accounts (support, an admin, or another sign-in method) before you need it.

Menu names on Linode can change — the official Linode 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.

How to recover your Linode account

If you lose access to your authenticator and Linode gave you backup or recovery codes when you turned on 2FA, sign in with one of them; keep them somewhere safe, away from your phone. Not every service issues codes. If Linode doesn't, or you didn't save them, use Linode's account-recovery or support process (or ask your admin, for a work account) to get back in.

Frequently asked questions

Does Linode work with authenticator apps like Authenticator App - Novaz?
Yes. Linode supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in Authenticator App - Novaz.
Is Linode two-factor authentication free?
Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Linode is free — you only need the free Authenticator App - Novaz.
What if I lose access to my Linode 2FA codes?
If Linode gave you backup or recovery codes during setup, sign in with one of them. If it didn't, or you didn't save them, use Linode's account recovery or contact its support (or your admin, for a work account), then add the account to Authenticator App - Novaz again.

Generate your Linode codes in Authenticator App - Novaz

Free, offline, and encrypted. One tap for every 6-digit code.

Get the app

More Cloud guides

Novaz is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Linode. Linode and its logo are trademarks of their respective owner and are used here for identification only.