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Magnet.me 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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Magnet.me 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 Magnet.me account.

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

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

    Download on the App Store
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    Sign in to Magnet.me and open your Magnet.me 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 Magnet.me 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 Magnet.me account.

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

How to recover your Magnet.me account

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

Frequently asked questions

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