Authenticator App - Novaz

n8n 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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n8n lets you secure your account with an authenticator app. With 2FA on, each login needs a fresh 6-digit code, keeping your n8n account safe even if your password leaks.

A n8n account can expose source code, deploy keys, and infrastructure — prime targets for attackers. n8n secures sign-ins with an authenticator app — set it up once and you're protected on every login.

2FA methods n8n 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 n8n's QR code and generate your 6-digit sign-in codes.

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    Sign in to n8n and open your n8n 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 n8n 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 n8n account.

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    Save a way to recover your account.

    If n8n shows backup or recovery codes, store them somewhere safe, away from your phone. If it doesn't, check how n8n recovers accounts (support, an admin, or another sign-in method) before you need it.

Menu names on n8n can change — the official n8n 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.

How to recover your n8n account

If you lose access to your authenticator and n8n 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 n8n doesn't, or you didn't save them, use n8n's account-recovery or support process (or ask your admin, for a work account) to get back in.

Frequently asked questions

Does n8n work with authenticator apps like Authenticator App - Novaz?
Yes. n8n supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in Authenticator App - Novaz.
Is n8n two-factor authentication free?
Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on n8n is free — you only need the free Authenticator App - Novaz.
What if I lose access to my n8n 2FA codes?
If n8n 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 n8n's account recovery or contact its support (or your admin, for a work account), then add the account to Authenticator App - Novaz again.

Generate your n8n codes in Authenticator App - Novaz

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