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Credly 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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Protect your Credly account with two-factor authentication (2FA). Once enabled, signing in also requires a one-time code from your authenticator app — not just your password.

Turning on 2FA for Credly adds a second layer of protection, so a stolen password alone isn't enough to get in. Credly secures sign-ins with an authenticator app — set it up once and you're protected on every login.

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

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your Credly account

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

Frequently asked questions

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