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