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KnownHost 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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Enable two-factor authentication on KnownHost to stop unauthorized logins. After setup, KnownHost asks for a rotating code from Authenticator App - Novaz in addition to your password.

Losing a KnownHost account can take your sites or servers offline, so lock it down with 2FA. KnownHost secures sign-ins with an authenticator app — set it up once and you're protected on every login.

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

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your KnownHost account

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

Frequently asked questions

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