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Mega 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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Mega 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 Mega account.

A Mega account may store backups of your most important data, so 2FA keeps that safe. Mega secures sign-ins with an authenticator app — set it up once and you're protected on every login.

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

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your Mega account

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

Frequently asked questions

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