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Nvidia 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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Two-factor authentication guards the NVIDIA account you use for GeForce NOW, so a stolen password alone won't get anyone in. NVIDIA supports codes from an authenticator app, which means Authenticator App - Novaz can supply them.

A Nvidia account holds purchases, in-game items, and payment details that thieves can resell. Besides an authenticator app, Nvidia also offers email codes and security keys. An authenticator app (TOTP) is usually the best balance of security and convenience. For the strongest protection, Nvidia also supports hardware security keys.

2FA methods Nvidia supports

  • Email code
  • Authenticator app (TOTP)
  • Security key (U2F / WebAuthn)

Before you start

  • Your NVIDIA (GeForce NOW) login details
  • Authenticator App - Novaz installed on your iPhone or iPad
  • The NVIDIA website open on a computer or second screen, ready to scan from
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Part 1: Turn on 2FA in Nvidia

  1. 1

    Open your account menu

    Sign in with your NVIDIA account (the one you use for GeForce NOW) and click the account icon in the upper-right corner to open your account page.

    GeForce NOW page with the account icon in the upper-right corner
  2. 2

    Open Security

    Click "Security" in the menu at the top of your NVIDIA account page.

  3. 3

    Choose Authenticator App Code

    In the "Multi-Factor Security" section, click "Authenticator App Code".

  4. 4

    Click Enroll new app

    Click "Enroll new app" and follow the instructions on screen.

  5. 5

    Keep the QR code open

    NVIDIA now shows a QR code that holds your secret key. Leave the page up while you get your phone, and scan the code on your own screen rather than the example pictured here.

    NVIDIA 'Set up Two-Factor Authentication' screen with a sample QR code

Part 2: Add Nvidia to Authenticator App - Novaz

  1. 6

    Scan the QR code with Authenticator App - Novaz

    In Authenticator App - Novaz, tap the + button, then aim your camera at the QR code on the NVIDIA page.

    Authenticator App - Novaz scanner pointed at a QR code on a computer monitor
  2. 7

    Confirm the account and save

    The app reads the code, adds the NVIDIA logo, and fills in your account name and secret key for you. Tap the icon to swap it if you like, then tap Save.

    Authenticator App - Novaz new-account form with the NVIDIA logo and account details filled in

Part 3: Confirm and finish

  1. 8

    Type the six-digit code

    Back on the NVIDIA page, type the six-digit code currently shown in Authenticator App - Novaz and confirm.

    NVIDIA verification field for the six-digit code, with an OK button
  2. 9

    Finish setup

    Your NVIDIA account now has multi-factor security. By default NVIDIA only asks for a code when a sign-in looks unusual, such as a new browser. For the strongest protection, set "When will I be asked for the extra factor?" to "Every time I sign in" in the same Security section.

    NVIDIA confirmation that two-factor authentication is turned on
  3. 10

    Save a way to recover your account

    If Nvidia offers backup or recovery codes, download them or write them down and store them somewhere safe. They are how you get back into your account if you ever lose your phone. If it doesn't, check how Nvidia recovers accounts before you need it.

If something goes wrong

  • NVIDIA won't accept the code: make sure your iPhone's date and time are set automatically, then enter a fresh code.
  • The code expired before you confirmed it: wait for the next code to appear in Authenticator App - Novaz and type that one instead.
  • The QR code won't scan: zoom the browser page, raise your screen brightness, or add the secret key by hand if NVIDIA offers it.
  • You lost your phone: use any recovery option you have for your NVIDIA account, or reach out to NVIDIA support to regain access.

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

How to recover your Nvidia account

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

Frequently asked questions

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