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Shadow 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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

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

2FA methods Shadow supports

  • Authenticator app (TOTP)
  • Security key (U2F / WebAuthn)
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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 Shadow's QR code and generate your 6-digit sign-in codes.

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your Shadow account

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

Frequently asked questions

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