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Cloudinary 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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Cloudinary 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 Cloudinary account.

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

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

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

How to recover your Cloudinary account

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

Frequently asked questions

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