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