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Bittrex 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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With two-factor authentication on, anyone trying to open your Bittrex account needs a code from your phone as well as your password. Bittrex supports codes from an authenticator app, so you can use Authenticator App - Novaz to generate them.

Crypto transactions can't be reversed, so protecting your Bittrex sign-in with 2FA is essential. Bittrex secures sign-ins with an authenticator app — set it up once and you're protected on every login.

2FA methods Bittrex supports

  • Authenticator app (TOTP)

Before you start

  • Your Bittrex login details
  • Access to the email account linked to Bittrex, because the setup asks you to confirm by email
  • Authenticator App - Novaz installed on your iPhone or iPad
  • Bittrex open on a computer so you can scan the QR code from that screen
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Part 1: Turn on 2FA in Bittrex

  1. 1

    Go to My Account

    Sign in to Bittrex and click "My Account" at the top right of the page.

    Bittrex header with the My Account link in the top-right corner
  2. 2

    Open Two-Factor Authentication

    On the page that loads, click the "Two-Factor Authentication" button. Bittrex then opens a window with a QR code for your authenticator.

    Bittrex account page with the Two-Factor Authentication button and a QR code window

Part 2: Add Bittrex to Authenticator App - Novaz

  1. 3

    Add Bittrex to Authenticator App - Novaz

    Pick up your phone and launch Authenticator App - Novaz. Tap the + button at the bottom to add a new account, then point the camera at the QR code on your computer.

    Authenticator App - Novaz camera scanning the Bittrex QR code
  2. 4

    Review and save the account

    After the scan, the app fills in the Bittrex logo, account name and secret key by itself. If everything looks right, tap "Save".

    Authenticator App - Novaz with Bittrex account details filled in and a Save button

Part 3: Confirm and finish

  1. 5

    Enter the code and click Enable 2FA

    Copy the current code from Authenticator App - Novaz, paste it into the code field on Bittrex's site, then click "Enable 2FA". A new code appears every 30 seconds, so use it before it changes.

    Bittrex code field with the Enable 2FA button
  2. 6

    Confirm from your email

    Open the inbox for the email address tied to Bittrex and complete the steps in the message Bittrex sent you.

    Bittrex email with instructions for activating two-factor authentication
  3. 7

    Enter a fresh code to finish

    Switch to Authenticator App - Novaz and grab the code that's showing now. Return to Bittrex, paste it in and click "Enable Two-Factor Authentication".

    Bittrex confirmation page with a code field and the Enable Two-Factor Authentication button
  4. 8

    You're all set

    Two-factor authentication is now active on Bittrex. Each time you sign in, have Authenticator App - Novaz ready for the code.

    Bittrex message confirming two-factor authentication is enabled
  5. 9

    Save a way to recover your account

    If Bittrex offers backup or recovery codes, download them or write them down and store them somewhere safe. They are how you get back into your account if you ever lose your phone. If it doesn't, check how Bittrex recovers accounts before you need it.

If something goes wrong

  • Bittrex says the code is invalid: set your iPhone's date and time to update automatically in Settings > General > Date & Time, then try again.
  • The code changed before you pasted it: wait for the next 30-second code and copy that one right away.
  • You can't find the Bittrex email: check your spam folder and confirm you're looking at the address linked to your Bittrex account.
  • The QR code won't scan: zoom in on the Bittrex page or brighten your screen, and keep your phone steady.

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

How to recover your Bittrex account

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

Frequently asked questions

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