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Kraken 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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

Crypto transactions can't be reversed, so protecting your Kraken sign-in with 2FA is essential. Besides an authenticator app, Kraken also offers a hardware token, security keys and email codes. An authenticator app (TOTP) is usually the best balance of security and convenience. For the strongest protection, Kraken also supports hardware security keys.

2FA methods Kraken supports

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

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    Sign in to Kraken and open 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 Kraken 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 Kraken account.

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your Kraken account

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

Frequently asked questions

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