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Prey 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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

A Prey account is part of your security setup, so it deserves strong 2FA of its own. Prey secures sign-ins with an authenticator app — set it up once and you're protected on every login.

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

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your Prey account

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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