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