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PythonAnywhere 2FA Setup with an Authenticator App

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

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

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

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your PythonAnywhere account

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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