Two-step verification by Dashlane

You can use Dashlane on your mobile device as an authenticator app to log in to accounts you have set up with two-step verification (2FA). You can generate, store, and display unique 6-digit security codes within Dashlane to finish the login process on your most important accounts.

This feature works the same way as Google Authenticator or any other 2FA application, with two distinct advantages:

• The 6-digit security codes are backed up on our servers along with the rest of the encrypted data, and you can access them from any device that you use Dashlane on.
• The 6-digit security codes are shared along with the password when you share a login with other people with our sharing feature.

Note that you can't use Dashlane as the authenticator app to log in to your Dashlane account. This is similar to locking the keys to your car inside the car.

What is two-factor authentication?

Two-factor authentication (2FA) strengthens login security. You confirm you are who you say you are before you can get into your account. Your password is one-factor authentication. You’re asked to provide a second piece of information beyond your username and password. The second piece of information is usually a temporary code delivered by a device that you have with you, such as your phone.

2FA is an essential component of your cybersecurity arsenal. 2FA is extremely effective and is already used and supported by a number of different companies and accounts.

Enable two-step verification by Dashlane

1. Install the Dashlane app on a mobile device—Android or iOS—and log in to your account.
2. Find the login that you want to add the two-step verification to and edit it:
   • On Android, select the pencil button.
   • On iOS, select Edit.
3. In the edit view, in the new 2-factor authenticator code section, select SET UP.

   

4. On the website or service you want to secure with two-step verification, follow the steps to enable it.

   

5. Eventually, you receive either a QR code that you can scan or a manual setup code. On Dashlane, choose the suiting option and follow the steps.

   

Step with a QR code

1. Some websites or services offer two-step verification and provide QR codes that you can scan with Dashlane. When you select Scan QR code, you're prompted to give Dashlane access to your device's camera. Select OK.

   On some devices, Dashlane may offer to download the Barcode Scanner app to handle the next steps.

2. Point your mobile device's camera at the QR code on the other device. After you've successfully scanned the QR code, you return to the edit login view.

   A 6-digit security code appears with a countdown wheel. On some websites, you might need to enter a security code to finish the process.

3. Select the checkmark to save the modification.

Steps with a manual setup code

1. On some websites or services, a QR code scan isn't available, for example, on Instagram. Instead, you may be required to use a setup code. For this option, select Enter setup code.
2. After you have the code displayed on your account, enter the code on Dashlane and select Next.
3. After you've successfully entered the setup code, you return to the edit login view.

   A 6-digit security code appears with a countdown wheel. On some websites, you might need to enter a security code to finish the process.

4. Select the checkmark to save the modification.

After you've finished with the two-step verification on the website, you're all set!

You can now see and copy the security code from your logins in Dashlane on all platforms, even if you uninstall Dashlane on one of your devices. If you have a Premium account.

Also, if you export your data in a DASH file, the 2FA codes are restored upon importing the file.

If you have an Apple Watch, you can use it to get the security codes as well.

Use Apple Watch as a 2FA method

Remember that as a security measure, the code regularly renews. When the countdown timer is low, you might need to wait a few seconds for the timer to reset with a new code.

Disable two-step verification by Dashlane

Note: Don't forget to disable 2FA on the website in question before you follow the next steps.

1. Find the login where you want to disable two-step verification and edit it:
   • On Android, select the pencil button.
   • On iOS, select Edit.
2. Select the 2-factor authentication section, and then select Remove from Dashlane.

   

Autofill two-step verification codes

On Android

To make it easier to enter your security codes and avoid the back and forth between Dashlane and the app, your device shows a pop-up. Select Copy and then paste the code in the required field.

On iOS

To make it easier to enter your security codes and avoid the back and forth between Dashlane and the app, you can enable the Override Clipboard with OTP option. Go to Dashlane's Settings and then General to automatically copy the verification code.

When you log in to a website that requires two-step verification, your device now shows a notification that's valid for 30 seconds.