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Kagi 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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Kagi 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 Kagi account.

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

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

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your Kagi account

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

Frequently asked questions

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