Choose a device, such as a computer, or mobile device (phone or tablet), on which you can install apps. Download and install an authentication app to the device. Research the best option for you, but here are a few examples: Android options: Google Authenticator, Authy, LastPass, 1Password. The point of 2FA authentication means for an attacker to breach your Google account (or any account you set up 2FA on), they would need to gain access to two things: 1) your 1Password account where the username and password is stored, and 2) your physical phone where the separate 2FA authenticator app exists and is the only device capable of generating the one time passwords. Microsoft is testing out a new password-management feature in its Authenticator app, which makes the former even more useful as a one-stop shop for all of your account-related information. Windows apps: 1Password, OTP Manager. Mac apps: 1Password, OTP Manager. Chrome extensions: Authenticator. Open a new browser and sign in to your login.gov account at Select “Enable” next to “Authentication app” and follow the instructions to scan or enter a code associating your authentication app with your. I forgot my microsoft account password and because i have two step authentication enabled i have to have access to the microsoft authenticator app in order to reset my password. Recently i restored my phone and as a result it deleted the microsoft authenticator so i cannot access the app.
Tip
If you don’t have a U2F security key, use two-factor authentication with an authenticator app.
Set up your security key
Before you can use your security key as a second factor for your 1Password account, you’ll need to turn on two-factor authentication for your 1Password account. Then follow these steps:
- Sign in to your account on 1Password.com on your computer.
- Click your name in the top right and choose My Profile.
- Click More Actions > Manage Two-Factor Authentication.
- Click Add a Security Key.
If you don’t see Add a Security Key, turn on two-factor authentication for your 1Password account.
- Enter a name for your security key and click Next.
- Insert your security key into the USB port on your computer.
If Windows Security asks you to create a PIN, enter one and click OK. Your PIN is stored locally on your security key.
- Touch the sensor on your security key.
- When you see “Your security key was successfully registered”, click Done.
From now on, you can use your security key instead of a six-digit authentication code to sign in to your 1Password account in your browser, 1Password for iOS, and 1Password for Android.
View and manage your security keys
To view your security keys:
- Sign in to your account on 1Password.com.
- Click your name in the top right and choose My Profile.
- Click More Actions > Manage Two-Factor Authentication.
To prevent a security key from being used as a second factor, click Remove next to it.
To allow another security key to be used as a second factor, click Add a Security Key and follow the onscreen instructions.
Learn how to view and manage computers and mobile devices that are authorized to use your 1Password account.
Get help
You can use your security key as a second factor for your 1Password account:
- on 1Password.com
- on your iPhone or iPad (requires YubiKey 5 NFC, YubiKey 5C NFC, or YubiKey 5Ci)
- on your Android device
Using your security key as a second factor requires:
- a 1Password membership with two-factor authentication turned on
- a U2F security key, like YubiKey or Titan
To sign in to your account in the 1Password apps or in a browser without U2F support, enter a six-digit authentication code from your authenticator app.
If you lose access to your security key
If you lose access to your security key, you can still sign in to your 1Password account:
On 1Password.com
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When you’re asked for your security key, click Cancel. Then click “Use your authenticator app instead” and enter a six-digit authentication code from your authenticator app.
On your iPhone or iPad
When you see Two-Factor Authentication Required, choose Authentication Code, then enter a six-digit authentication code from your authenticator app.
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On your Android device
When you see “Use your security key with 1Password”, tap the back button on your device and enter a six-digit authentication code from your authenticator app.
Get help if you also lost access to your authenticator app.