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RealVNC 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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

A RealVNC account often holds work and project data, so 2FA keeps it private. RealVNC secures sign-ins with an authenticator app — set it up once and you're protected on every login.

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

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your RealVNC account

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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