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Twitch 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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Two-factor authentication protects your Twitch channel, followers and account settings from anyone who has your password. Twitch can take sign-in codes from an authenticator app, so you can generate them with Authenticator App - Novaz.

A Twitch account is linked to your profile and payment details, so 2FA is worth it. Besides an authenticator app, Twitch also offers SMS text codes and a proprietary app. An authenticator app (TOTP) is usually the best balance of security and convenience — and it's safer than SMS codes, which can be intercepted through SIM-swap attacks.

2FA methods Twitch supports

  • SMS text message
  • Proprietary app
  • Authenticator app (TOTP)

Before you start

  • Your Twitch login details
  • A mobile phone that can receive a text message from Twitch
  • Authenticator App - Novaz installed on your iPhone or iPad
  • Twitch open on a computer, so you can scan the QR code with your phone
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Part 1: Turn on 2FA in Twitch

  1. 1

    Open Settings from your profile menu

    Sign in to Twitch, click your profile icon, and select "Settings" in the drop-down.

    Twitch profile drop-down menu with Settings highlighted
  2. 2

    Go to Security and Privacy

    Open the "Security and Privacy" tab. Under "Security", click "Set Up Two-Factor Authentication".

    Twitch Security and Privacy settings with the Set Up Two-Factor Authentication button
  3. 3

    Click Enable 2FA

    Select "Enable 2FA" to begin.

    Twitch two-factor authentication screen with an Enable 2FA button
  4. 4

    Add your mobile number

    Type in your phone number, then click "Continue".

    Twitch form asking for a mobile phone number with a Continue button
  5. 5

    Enter the code from the text message

    Twitch sends a 7-digit security code to your phone by text. Type it into the verification field to confirm your number.

    Twitch phone verification field for the 7-digit SMS code
  6. 6

    Keep the QR code window open

    A pop-up with a QR code appears. Leave it open while you grab your phone. If the page mentions Authy, don't worry: Authenticator App - Novaz works anywhere Authy is suggested. The QR code in this screenshot is a demo, so don't scan it.

    Twitch pop-up window displaying a QR code for an authenticator app

Part 2: Add Twitch to Authenticator App - Novaz

  1. 7

    Scan the code with Authenticator App - Novaz

    Open Authenticator App - Novaz, tap the plus button along the bottom, and point your camera at the QR code on your computer. If scanning fails, tap the plus sign, choose "Files", and import an image of the QR code instead.

    Authenticator App - Novaz scanning the Twitch QR code from a computer screen
  2. 8

    Check the details and save

    After a successful scan, the app detects Twitch, sets its logo, and pre-fills the account name and the secret key. Tap "Save" to confirm them.

    Twitch account details filled in automatically in Authenticator App - Novaz
  3. 9

    Copy the Twitch code

    Copy the current Twitch code from Authenticator App - Novaz so you can enter it on Twitch's site. A new code replaces it every 30 seconds, so move quickly.

    Twitch entry in Authenticator App - Novaz showing a 6-digit code

Part 3: Confirm and finish

  1. 10

    Enter the 6-digit code on Twitch

    Paste or type the 6-digit verification code from Authenticator App - Novaz into Twitch.

    Twitch verification field with a 6-digit code entered
  2. 11

    Click Done

    Setup is complete, and Twitch now uses Authenticator App - Novaz as your second factor. Click "Done" to close the window.

    Twitch confirmation that two-factor authentication is enabled, with a Done button
  3. 12

    Save a way to recover your account

    If Twitch offers backup or recovery codes, download them or write them down and store them somewhere safe. They are how you get back into your account if you ever lose your phone. If it doesn't, check how Twitch recovers accounts before you need it.

If something goes wrong

  • The 7-digit text hasn't arrived? Double-check the phone number you entered and make sure your phone has signal.
  • If the QR code won't scan, zoom in on the pop-up or import a saved image of it through "Files" in the app.
  • Twitch rejecting the 6-digit code? Set your iPhone's date and time to update automatically, then use the newest code.
  • Codes change every 30 seconds; if yours expires while you're typing, wait for the next one.

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

How to recover your Twitch account

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

Frequently asked questions

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