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ZeroTier 2FA: How to Set Up an Authenticator App

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ZeroTier lets you secure your account with an authenticator app. With 2FA on, each login needs a fresh 6-digit code, keeping your ZeroTier account safe even if your password leaks.

A ZeroTier account guards your private connection, so protect the login itself with 2FA. Besides an authenticator app, ZeroTier also offers security keys. An authenticator app (TOTP) is usually the best balance of security and convenience. For the strongest protection, ZeroTier also supports hardware security keys.

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

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

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

How to recover your ZeroTier account

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

Frequently asked questions

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