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Lobsters 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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

A hijacked Lobsters account can be used to impersonate you and scam your contacts, so 2FA matters. Lobsters secures sign-ins with an authenticator app — set it up once and you're protected on every login.

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

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your Lobsters account

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

Frequently asked questions

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