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