How to enable 2FA for your Discord account
Updated June 5, 2026
A step-by-step guide on how to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Discord account using Authenticator App. With 2FA enabled, signing in requires both your password and a temporary verification code — keeping your account safe even if your password is stolen.
Download Authenticator App
First, download the Authenticator ℠ App on your Apple device. Click the button below or scan the QR code with your iPhone camera.
Get the Authenticator ℠ App
Scan the QR codes from Discord and generate secure one-time codes.
Open your User Settings
Sign in to Discord on the website, then click the cogwheel (settings icon) next to your username in the bottom-left corner to open your User Settings on the My Account page.
Enable the Authenticator App
Scroll to the Password and Authentication section where the Multi-Factor Authentication options live, then press Enable Authenticator App. Discord will ask you to confirm your password before continuing.
Open the QR code window
Discord opens a pop-up showing the QR code you'll scan with your Authenticator App. Leave this window open on your computer while you pick up your phone.
Scan the QR code with your Authenticator App
On your iPhone, open the Authenticator App and tap the + button to add a new account, then point your phone at the screen to scan the QR code Discord is showing. If you can't scan it, choose to enter a setup key manually and type in the secret key instead.
Save the Discord account in the app
Once the scan succeeds, the Authenticator App fills in the Discord logo, account name, and secret key automatically. Check that the details look right and tap Save to store the account.
Read your 6-digit code
Your Authenticator App now shows a 6-digit code for Discord that automatically renews every 30 seconds. Note the current code so you can enter it before it changes.
Enter the code and activate
Back on the Discord website, type the 6-digit code into the "Login with your code" field and tap Activate to turn on two-factor authentication.
Save your backup codes
Discord then displays a list of one-time backup codes. Download them and keep them somewhere safe, since each can be used once to sign in if you lose access to your authenticator. You can press Generate Codes to create a fresh set, which replaces the old one.
Backup & recovery
After enabling the Authenticator App, Discord provides a list of backup codes. Each code can be used once in place of an app-generated code if you lose access to your authenticator. Download and store them somewhere safe and accessible — if you lose both your authenticator and these codes, Discord cannot help you recover your account.
That's it — your Discord account is now protected with two-factor authentication. If you have any issues during setup, visit the official Discord help page. Stay safe!
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Disclaimer
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