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cron-job.org 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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cron-job.org lets you secure your account with an authenticator app. With 2FA on, each login needs a fresh 6-digit code, keeping your cron-job.org account safe even if your password leaks.

A cron-job.org account can expose source code, deploy keys, and infrastructure — prime targets for attackers. Besides an authenticator app, cron-job.org also offers a hardware token. An authenticator app (TOTP) is usually the best balance of security and convenience.

2FA methods cron-job.org supports

  • Authenticator app (TOTP)
  • Hardware token
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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 cron-job.org's QR code and generate your 6-digit sign-in codes.

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    Sign in to cron-job.org and open your cron-job.org 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 cron-job.org 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 cron-job.org account.

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

How to recover your cron-job.org account

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

Frequently asked questions

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