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Discogs 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

discogs.com SupportedChecked against official help · September 25, 2026

Your Discogs account holds your collection, your Wantlist and your Marketplace orders and sales. Discogs calls the feature two-factor authentication (2FA), also referred to as multi-factor authentication (MFA), and sets it up with an authenticator app such as Authenticator App - Novaz. Once it's on, Discogs asks for a code when you sign in from a browser or mobile device it doesn't recognize, and sends you alerts about account access.

A Discogs account is linked to your profile and payment details, so 2FA is worth it. Discogs secures sign-ins with an authenticator app — set it up once and you're protected on every login.

2FA methods Discogs supports

  • Authenticator app (TOTP)

Before you start

  • Your Discogs email address and password
  • Access to the email inbox on your Discogs account, which Discogs can use to send a one-time code if you can't reach your authenticator app
  • Authenticator App - Novaz installed on your iPhone or iPad
  • Discogs open on a computer, so the QR code is on a different screen from your phone
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Part 1: Turn on 2FA in Discogs

  1. 1

    Log in to Discogs

    Go to Discogs.com and log in to your account.

  2. 2

    Open your Account Dashboard

    Visit your Account Dashboard at accounts.discogs.com. You'll see "Welcome" with your name, and a "Two-factor authentication" section below it.

  3. 3

    Click Setup next to Authenticator app

    In the "Two-factor authentication" section, click "Setup" on the "Authenticator app" row. Discogs shows a QR code for your authenticator app. Keep this page open.

Part 2: Add Discogs to Authenticator App - Novaz

  1. 4

    Scan the QR code with Authenticator App - Novaz

    Open Authenticator App - Novaz, tap the + button and scan the QR code on your screen. Check the account name, then tap "Save". In Discogs' own example, the entry is labelled "account.discogs.com".

  2. 5

    Note the code

    Authenticator App - Novaz now shows a code for Discogs. Have it ready for the next step.

Part 3: Confirm and finish

  1. 6

    Enter the token to finish

    Back on Discogs, enter the code (Discogs calls it a token) from Authenticator App - Novaz. A green banner confirms that 2FA has been set up. Click "Back to your Dashboard" to return to the Account Dashboard.

  2. 7

    Know what you'll see at login

    After your email and password, Discogs shows "Verify Your Identity". Type the code from Authenticator App - Novaz into "Enter your one-time code" and click "Continue". Tick "Remember this device for 30 days" on a device you trust.

  3. 8

    Save a way to recover your account

    If Discogs offers backup or recovery codes, download them or write them down and store them somewhere safe. They are how you get back into your account if you ever lose your phone. If it doesn't, check how Discogs recovers accounts before you need it.

If something goes wrong

  • Discogs says the code is wrong: make sure your iPhone sets its date and time automatically (Settings > General > Date & Time), then enter the newest code.
  • The code changed while you were typing: wait for the next one in Authenticator App - Novaz and enter that instead.
  • You don't have your phone with you: on "Verify Your Identity", click "Try another method", choose email and enter the one-time code sent to your registered email address, then press "Continue".
  • The emailed one-time code hasn't arrived: check the inbox and spam folder of the email address registered on your Discogs account.

Checked against Discogs's own help pages on September 25, 2026. Menu names can change, so these pages have the current path:

How to recover your Discogs account

If you lose the phone with Authenticator App - Novaz, you can still sign in: when asked for your one-time code, click "Try another method", choose email, and enter the code Discogs sends to your registered email address. Discogs' help article doesn't explain how recovery codes work, although its screenshot of the Account Dashboard shows a "Recovery codes" row with "Regenerate Codes". If you still can't log in, contact Discogs support and ask them to remove two-factor authentication. Include your username, email address, shipping address, phone number (if applicable), the amount and contents of a recent sale or purchase, and, if your Collection or Wantlist is private, 2–3 releases with the approximate dates added or custom notes.

Frequently asked questions

Will Discogs ask for a code every time I log in?
No. Discogs asks you to confirm a login when you access it from a browser or mobile device it doesn't recognize. You can also tick "Remember this device for 30 days" on the "Verify Your Identity" screen.
Can I get a Discogs code by email instead?
Yes, as a fallback. If you've lost access to your authenticator app, click "Try another method" on the code screen and choose email to receive a one-time code at your registered address.
What does Discogs call the code?
The help centre calls it a login code or token, and the sign-in screen asks for your "one-time code". It's the code shown for Discogs in Authenticator App - Novaz.
Can I turn two-factor authentication off?
Yes. On your Account Dashboard, click the "X" next to "Authenticator app" and a green banner confirms the removal. Discogs strongly discourages this, because 2FA is an important protection for your account.

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