Does No Starch Press work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?

Yes. No Starch Press supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.

Is No Starch Press two-factor authentication free?

Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on No Starch Press is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.

What if I lose access to my No Starch Press 2FA codes?

Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact No Starch Press support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.

How to enable 2FA on No Starch Press

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Enable two-factor authentication on No Starch Press to stop unauthorized logins. After setup, No Starch Press asks for a rotating code from MS Authenticator App in addition to your password.

Step-by-step setup

1
Sign in to No Starch Press and open your No Starch Press 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 No Starch Press 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 No Starch Press account.
5
Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes No Starch Press gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.

Frequently asked questions

Does No Starch Press work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?: Yes. No Starch Press supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
Is No Starch Press two-factor authentication free?: Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on No Starch Press is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
What if I lose access to my No Starch Press 2FA codes?: Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact No Starch Press support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.

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