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NuGet 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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

A NuGet account can expose source code, deploy keys, and infrastructure — prime targets for attackers. Besides an authenticator app, NuGet also offers SMS text codes, a proprietary app, security keys and phone-call codes. An authenticator app (TOTP) is usually the best balance of security and convenience — and it's safer than SMS codes, which can be intercepted through SIM-swap attacks. For the strongest protection, NuGet also supports hardware security keys.

2FA methods NuGet supports

  • SMS text message
  • Proprietary app
  • Authenticator app (TOTP)
  • Security key (U2F / WebAuthn)
  • Phone call
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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 NuGet's QR code and generate your 6-digit sign-in codes.

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    Sign in to NuGet and open your NuGet account security settings.

  3. 3

    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 NuGet 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 NuGet account.

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your NuGet account

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

Frequently asked questions

Does NuGet work with authenticator apps like Authenticator App - Novaz?
Yes. NuGet supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in Authenticator App - Novaz.
Is NuGet two-factor authentication free?
Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on NuGet is free — you only need the free Authenticator App - Novaz.
What if I lose access to my NuGet 2FA codes?
If NuGet 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 NuGet's account recovery or contact its support (or your admin, for a work account), then add the account to Authenticator App - Novaz again.
Should I use an authenticator app or a security key on NuGet?
NuGet supports both. An authenticator app like Authenticator App - Novaz is free and works on any phone; a hardware security key adds phishing resistance. You can enable both.

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