Authenticator app for lichess.org
How to set up or enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for lichess.org
To keep your lichess.org account secure, enable two-factor authentication (2FA). This page explains how lichess.org 2FA works, which methods lichess.org supports, and how to protect and recover your account. The most secure option is an authenticator app: store your lichess.org 2FA codes in MS Authenticator App and generate a fresh 6-digit code every time you sign in.
2FA methods lichess.org supports
- Authenticator app (TOTP)
An authenticator app (TOTP) is the sweet spot: free, offline, and not vulnerable to SIM-swap attacks like SMS.
How to enable or set up 2FA for lichess.org
lichess.org supports two-factor authentication. Follow our step-by-step lichess.org guide.
Frequently asked questions
- Does lichess.org work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?
- Yes. lichess.org supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
- Is lichess.org two-factor authentication free?
- Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on lichess.org is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
- What if I lose access to my lichess.org 2FA codes?
- Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact lichess.org support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
Topics covered
- lichess.org 2fa
- lichess.org two-factor authentication
- lichess.org 2fa setup
- lichess.org authenticator app
- how to enable 2fa on lichess.org
- lichess.org account security
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