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TryHackMe 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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TryHackMe supports app-based two-factor authentication (2FA). Turning it on adds a second layer of protection, so a stolen password alone can't unlock your TryHackMe account.

A TryHackMe account is part of your security setup, so it deserves strong 2FA of its own. TryHackMe secures sign-ins with an authenticator app — set it up once and you're protected on every login.

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

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

How to recover your TryHackMe account

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

Frequently asked questions

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