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Stessa 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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Protect your Stessa account with two-factor authentication (2FA). Once enabled, signing in also requires a one-time code from your authenticator app — not just your password.

A Stessa account can be tied to your money and personal finances, so a stolen password is a direct financial risk. Stessa secures sign-ins with an authenticator app — set it up once and you're protected on every login.

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

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your Stessa account

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

Frequently asked questions

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