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Mozilla 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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Mozilla 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 Mozilla account.

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

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

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your Mozilla account

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

Frequently asked questions

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