Does Nintendo Account work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?

Yes. Nintendo Account supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.

Is Nintendo Account two-factor authentication free?

Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Nintendo Account is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.

What if I lose access to my Nintendo Account 2FA codes?

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

How to enable 2FA on Nintendo Account

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Protect your Nintendo Account 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 Nintendo Account and open your Nintendo Account 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 Nintendo Account 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 Nintendo Account account.
5
Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes Nintendo Account gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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