How to enable 2FA on Podio
Protect your Podio 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
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Sign in to Podio and open your Podio 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.
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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 Podio 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 Podio account.
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Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes Podio gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.
Menu names on Podio can change — the official Podio 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Podio work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?
- Yes. Podio supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
- Is Podio two-factor authentication free?
- Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Podio is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
- What if I lose access to my Podio 2FA codes?
- Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact Podio support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
Generate your Podio codes in MS Authenticator App
Free, offline, and encrypted. One tap for every 6-digit code.
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