Authenticator app for NuGet
How to set up or enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for NuGet
To keep your NuGet account secure, enable two-factor authentication (2FA). This page explains how NuGet 2FA works, which methods NuGet supports, and how to protect and recover your account. The most secure option is an authenticator app: store your NuGet 2FA codes in MS Authenticator App and generate a fresh 6-digit code every time you sign in.
2FA methods NuGet supports
- SMS text message
- Proprietary app
- Authenticator app (TOTP)
- Security key (U2F / WebAuthn)
- Phone call
An authenticator app (TOTP) is the sweet spot: free, offline, and not vulnerable to SIM-swap attacks like SMS.
How to enable or set up 2FA for NuGet
NuGet supports two-factor authentication. Follow our step-by-step NuGet guide, or read the official NuGet documentation ↗ for the exact, up-to-date steps.
Frequently asked questions
- Does NuGet work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?
- Yes. NuGet supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
- Is NuGet two-factor authentication free?
- Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on NuGet is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
- What if I lose access to my NuGet 2FA codes?
- Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact NuGet support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
- Should I use an authenticator app or a security key on NuGet?
- NuGet supports both. An authenticator app like MS Authenticator App is free and works on any phone; a hardware security key adds phishing resistance. You can enable both.
Topics covered
- nuget 2fa
- nuget two-factor authentication
- nuget 2fa setup
- nuget authenticator app
- how to enable 2fa on nuget
- nuget account security
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