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Teleport 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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

A Teleport account can expose source code, deploy keys, and infrastructure — prime targets for attackers. Besides an authenticator app, Teleport also offers security keys. An authenticator app (TOTP) is usually the best balance of security and convenience. For the strongest protection, Teleport also supports hardware security keys.

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

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your Teleport account

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

Frequently asked questions

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