How to enable 2FA for your Evernote account
Updated June 5, 2026
A step-by-step guide on how to set up two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Evernote 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 Evernote and generate secure one-time codes.
Sign in and open account settings
Sign in to your Evernote account on the website and go to your account settings. Two-step verification is set up from the web account settings, not from inside the mobile or desktop apps.
Open Security Summary
From the settings menu, select "Security Summary." This is where Evernote groups all of your account security options.
Enable Two-Step Verification
Next to "Two-Step Verification," click "Enable" to start the setup wizard. Evernote will first ask you to verify your email address before continuing.
Choose to set up an authenticator app
When prompted to choose a verification method, select the option to set up an authenticator app. Evernote works with any app that supports the TOTP standard (such as Google Authenticator). Evernote will then display a QR code and a setup (secret) key.
Scan the QR code with your Authenticator App
Open the Authenticator App on your iPhone, tap the + button, and scan the QR code shown by Evernote to add your account. If you cannot scan it, choose to enter a setup key manually and type in the secret key that Evernote displays.
Enter the 6-digit verification code
Back on Evernote, enter the 6-digit code currently shown for your Evernote entry in the Authenticator App and confirm. Codes are valid for only about one minute, so enter it promptly.
Save your backup codes
After your authenticator is registered, Evernote displays a set of backup codes. Print them or save them somewhere safe and outside of Evernote, then finish to complete setup. Each backup code can be used only once if you lose access to your authenticator app.
Backup & recovery
When you set up two-step verification, Evernote generates a set of backup (recovery) codes. Save them somewhere safe and NOT inside your Evernote account, since they are meant for when you lose access to your authenticator. Each backup code can be used only once. If you run out or need new codes, sign in to account settings and go to Security Summary > Manage Settings, where you can disable and re-enable two-step verification to set up a new authenticator and generate fresh codes. Note: as of August 2023, Evernote no longer supports SMS as a two-step verification method.
That's it — your Evernote account is now protected with two-factor authentication. If you have any issues during setup, visit the official Evernote help page. Stay safe!
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