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Cobalt 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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

A Cobalt account is part of your security setup, so it deserves strong 2FA of its own. Cobalt secures sign-ins with an authenticator app — set it up once and you're protected on every login.

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

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your Cobalt account

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

Frequently asked questions

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