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Balena 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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

A Balena account can control connected devices in your home, so 2FA keeps intruders out. Balena secures sign-ins with an authenticator app — set it up once and you're protected on every login.

2FA methods Balena 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 Balena's QR code and generate your 6-digit sign-in codes.

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    Sign in to Balena and open your Balena 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 Balena 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 Balena account.

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your Balena account

If you lose access to your authenticator and Balena 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 Balena doesn't, or you didn't save them, use Balena's account-recovery or support process (or ask your admin, for a work account) to get back in.

Frequently asked questions

Does Balena work with authenticator apps like Authenticator App - Novaz?
Yes. Balena supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in Authenticator App - Novaz.
Is Balena two-factor authentication free?
Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Balena is free — you only need the free Authenticator App - Novaz.
What if I lose access to my Balena 2FA codes?
If Balena 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 Balena'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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