Does Paxful work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?

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

Is Paxful two-factor authentication free?

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

What if I lose access to my Paxful 2FA codes?

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

How to enable 2FA on Paxful

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Enable two-factor authentication on Paxful to stop unauthorized logins. After setup, Paxful asks for a rotating code from MS Authenticator App in addition to your password.

Step-by-step setup

1
Sign in to Paxful and open your Paxful 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 Paxful 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 Paxful account.
5
Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes Paxful gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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