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Raspberry Pi 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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

Your Raspberry Pi account stores addresses, order history, and sometimes saved cards, which makes it a common target. Raspberry Pi secures sign-ins with an authenticator app — set it up once and you're protected on every login.

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

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    Sign in to Raspberry Pi and open your Raspberry Pi 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 Raspberry Pi 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 Raspberry Pi account.

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your Raspberry Pi account

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

Frequently asked questions

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