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Crowdin 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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Crowdin 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 Crowdin account.

A Crowdin account can expose source code, deploy keys, and infrastructure — prime targets for attackers. Besides an authenticator app, Crowdin also offers security keys. An authenticator app (TOTP) is usually the best balance of security and convenience. For the strongest protection, Crowdin also supports hardware security keys.

2FA methods Crowdin supports

  • Authenticator app (TOTP)
  • Security key (U2F / WebAuthn)
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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 Crowdin's QR code and generate your 6-digit sign-in codes.

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your Crowdin account

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Crowdin work with authenticator apps like Authenticator App - Novaz?
Yes. Crowdin supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in Authenticator App - Novaz.
Is Crowdin two-factor authentication free?
Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Crowdin is free — you only need the free Authenticator App - Novaz.
What if I lose access to my Crowdin 2FA codes?
If Crowdin 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 Crowdin's account recovery or contact its support (or your admin, for a work account), then add the account to Authenticator App - Novaz again.
Should I use an authenticator app or a security key on Crowdin?
Crowdin supports both. An authenticator app like Authenticator App - Novaz is free and works on any phone; a hardware security key adds phishing resistance. You can enable both.

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