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SideQuest 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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

A SideQuest account can expose source code, deploy keys, and infrastructure — prime targets for attackers. Besides an authenticator app, SideQuest also offers email codes. An authenticator app (TOTP) is usually the best balance of security and convenience.

2FA methods SideQuest supports

  • Email code
  • 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 SideQuest's QR code and generate your 6-digit sign-in codes.

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

How to recover your SideQuest account

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

Frequently asked questions

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