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Datadog 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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Datadog 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 Datadog account.

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

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

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your Datadog account

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

Frequently asked questions

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