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ActiveState 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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Enable two-factor authentication on ActiveState to stop unauthorized logins. After setup, ActiveState asks for a rotating code from Authenticator App - Novaz in addition to your password.

A ActiveState account can expose source code, deploy keys, and infrastructure — prime targets for attackers. ActiveState secures sign-ins with an authenticator app — set it up once and you're protected on every login.

2FA methods ActiveState supports

  • Authenticator app (TOTP)
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    Download Authenticator App - Novaz

    Install Authenticator App - Novaz from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad and open it — you'll use it to scan ActiveState's QR code and generate your 6-digit sign-in codes.

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    Sign in to ActiveState and open your ActiveState 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 Authenticator App - Novaz.

    Open Authenticator App - Novaz, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code ActiveState displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.

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    Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.

    Type the code Authenticator App - Novaz generates to verify and link your ActiveState account.

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    Save a way to recover your account.

    If ActiveState shows backup or recovery codes, store them somewhere safe, away from your phone. If it doesn't, check how ActiveState recovers accounts (support, an admin, or another sign-in method) before you need it.

Menu names on ActiveState can change — the official ActiveState 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.

How to recover your ActiveState account

If you lose access to your authenticator and ActiveState gave you backup or recovery codes when you turned on 2FA, sign in with one of them; keep them somewhere safe, away from your phone. Not every service issues codes. If ActiveState doesn't, or you didn't save them, use ActiveState's account-recovery or support process (or ask your admin, for a work account) to get back in.

Frequently asked questions

Does ActiveState work with authenticator apps like Authenticator App - Novaz?
Yes. ActiveState supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in Authenticator App - Novaz.
Is ActiveState two-factor authentication free?
Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on ActiveState is free — you only need the free Authenticator App - Novaz.
What if I lose access to my ActiveState 2FA codes?
If ActiveState gave you backup or recovery codes during setup, sign in with one of them. If it didn't, or you didn't save them, use ActiveState's account recovery or contact its support (or your admin, for a work account), then add the account to Authenticator App - Novaz again.

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