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Mist 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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

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

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

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your Mist account

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

Frequently asked questions

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