Turn on 2FA for a login stored in Dashlane

Turn on 2FA for a login in your web browser

Before you start, open Dashlane in a browser other than Safari. This process doesn't work in Safari. It also doesn't work for websites and apps that require a mobile device to receive 2FA tokens.

Start setup in Dashlane

1. In your web browser, open the login you want to protect with 2FA.

2. In the Login details section, select Set up 2FA token. A box opens where you'll add the 2FA setup code from the website.

   

Get the setup code from the website

1. Go to the security settings of the website. Security settings often appear in the Logins and Security or Account security section of your account settings.

   Note: Some websites refer to 2FA as 2-step verification or 2-step authentication. They might also refer to a 2FA token as a code, a security code, or a one-time password (OTP). The support site for the login you want to protect usually has more information on enabling 2FA.

2. Turn on 2-factor authentication. Some websites don't show the setup code right away. Instead, they ask whether you want tokens by text or with an authenticator app.

   Select the authenticator app option to see the setup code. You don't need an authenticator app to finish setup. You'll finish in Dashlane in your web browser.

   

   

   Some websites show a link to the setup code instead, such as Can't scan the barcode? or Can't scan the QR code? Select the link to show the setup code.

   

3. Copy the setup code, a long string of letters and numbers from the website. The website might call it a manual setup code, key, authenticator key, or another name. If a QR code appears, ignore it. The QR code is for setting up 2FA on a mobile device.

   

Add the setup code in Dashlane

1. In Dashlane, paste the code in the login's 2FA setup code box. Then select Submit setup code at the bottom of the box.

2. Close the login page and reopen it. The 6-digit 2FA token appears with a countdown icon. Each token is valid for about 30 seconds, and the countdown icon shows when a new token will appear. To copy the token, select the Copy icon, shown as two pieces of paper.

   Note: If you get an error message when you use a 2FA token, wait for the next token and copy that one. Sometimes a token doesn't appear long enough for you to copy and paste it.

   

   

3. Return to the website. If it asks for a 2FA token to finish setup, paste the token you copied. Be sure to copy your backup or recovery codes if the website provides them.

   

To test your new extra layer of security, log out of the website and log in again.

Turn on 2FA for a login in the Android app

Before you start, if you want to scan a QR code, you need two devices. Keep the QR code displayed on one device, and open the camera from Dashlane on a separate mobile device.

Get a QR code or setup code from the website or app

1. Open the website or app you want to protect with 2FA. In its settings, look for the 2-factor authentication or 2FA option. You can usually find this option in a section related to Security, Login, Authentication, or Account access.

   Note: Some websites refer to 2FA as 2-step verification or 2-step authentication. They might also refer to a 2FA token as a code, a security code, or a one-time password (OTP). The support site for the login you want to protect usually has more information on enabling 2FA.

2. Turn on the 2FA option. Some websites and apps take a few steps to turn on 2FA. The steps usually lead to a QR code or a setup code that you can use in Dashlane.

   These screenshots show an example from X.

   

   

Add the 2FA token in Dashlane

1. In the Dashlane Android app, open the login you want to protect with 2FA. Select the Edit icon, shown as a pencil. Then select Set up in the 2-factor authentication section of the login's edit page.

   You can also go to the Tools section of the app, select the Authenticator tab, and then select Add 2FA token.

2. If you're using a QR code, select Scan QR code to open the camera on your phone. Use the camera to scan the QR code from the other device.

   If you're using a setup code, select Enter setup code and enter the setup code from the website or app.

3. Select Next and then Ok, got it. Then select the Save icon, shown as a checkmark.

Finish setup on the website or app

Some websites and apps ask for a 2FA token in their settings to finish setup. Copy the token from the 2-factor authentication (2FA) section of the login in Dashlane. Then paste it in the settings of the website or app you want to protect.

Turn on 2FA for a login in the iPhone app

Before you start, if you want to scan a QR code, you need two devices. Keep the QR code displayed on one device, and open the camera from the Dashlane app on a separate mobile device.

Get a QR code or setup code from the website or app

1. Open the website or app you want to protect with 2FA. In its settings, look for the 2-factor authentication or 2FA option. You can usually find this option in a section related to Security, Login, Authentication, or Account access.

   Note: Some websites refer to 2FA as 2-step verification or 2-step authentication. They might also refer to a 2FA token as a code, a security code, or a one-time password (OTP). The support site for the login you want to protect usually has more information on enabling 2FA.

2. Turn on the 2FA option. Some websites and apps take a few steps to turn on 2FA. The steps lead to a QR code or a setup code that you can use in Dashlane.

   These screenshots show an example from X.

   

Add the 2FA token in Dashlane

1. In the Dashlane iPhone app, open the login you want to protect with 2FA. Select Edit, and then select Add 2FA token on the edit page.

   You can also go to the Tools section of the iPhone app, select the Authenticator tab, and then select Add 2FA token.

2. If you're using a QR code, select Scan QR code to open the camera on your phone. Use the camera to scan the QR code from the other device.

   If you're using a setup code, select Enter setup code, and then enter the code from the website or app.

3. Select Next and then Ok, got it. Then select the Save icon, shown as a checkmark.

Finish setup on the website or app

Some websites and apps ask for a 2FA token in their settings to finish setup. Copy the token from the 2-factor authentication (2FA) section of the login in Dashlane. Then paste it in the settings of the website or app you want to protect.

Turn on 2FA for a login in the macOS app

Important: In the macOS app, you can turn on 2FA with a setup code only, not a QR code. If a QR code appears on the website, ignore it. The QR code is for setting up 2FA on a mobile device.

Get the setup code from the website or app

1. Open the website or app you want to protect with 2FA. In its settings, look for the 2-factor authentication or 2FA option. You can usually find this option in a section related to Security, Login, Authentication, or Account access.

   Note: Some websites refer to 2FA as 2-step verification or 2-step authentication. They might also refer to a 2FA token as a code, a security code, or a one-time password (OTP). The support site for the login you want to protect usually has more information on enabling 2FA.

2. Turn on the 2FA option. Some websites and apps take a few steps to turn on 2FA. The steps lead to a setup code that you can use in Dashlane. To see the setup code, you might need to select a link such as Can't scan the barcode? or Can't scan the QR code?

   

3. Copy the setup code, a long string of letters and numbers from the website. The website might call it a manual setup code, key, authenticator key, or another name.

   

Add the setup code in Dashlane

1. In the Tools section of the macOS app, select the Authenticator tab. Select Add 2FA token, and then select Enter setup code.
2. Select or search for the website or app you want to protect with 2FA. Then select its login.
3. Enter the setup code from the website or app in the space provided and select Add new. Then select Ok, got it.

Finish setup on the website or app

Some websites and apps ask for a 2FA token in their settings to finish setup. Copy the token from the 2-factor authentication (2FA) section of the login in Dashlane. Then paste it in the settings of the website or app you want to protect.