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Figma 2FA setup guide for secure design accounts

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Figma

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Figma

To enhance the security of your Figma account, enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a must. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up 2FA using the Authenticator App.

Step By Step Guide

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STEP 01

Download and Install Authenticator App

Download and Install Authenticator App

For iOS: Visit the App Store and search for "Authenticator App" Download and install the app.

For Android: Head to the Google Play Store, search for "Authenticator App" and install it.

Download App

Download App

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STEP 02

Log in to your Figma account

Log in to your Figma account

Open Figma in the file browser and log into your account.

Figma 2FA setup guide for secure design accounts
Figma 2FA setup guide for secure design accounts
Figma 2FA setup guide for secure design accounts

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STEP 03

Locate 2FA settings

Locate 2FA settings

Select your avatar in the top-right corner to open the account menu. Go to the Settings module.

Figma 2FA setup guide for secure design accounts
Figma 2FA setup guide for secure design accounts
Figma 2FA setup guide for secure design accounts

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STEP 04

Enable 2FA

Enable 2FA

Select the Account tab in the Settings module.

You’ll find the Two-factor authentication section at the top of the page, under your login details.

Click the Enable two-factor authentication setting.

Figma 2FA setup guide for secure design accounts
Figma 2FA setup guide for secure design accounts
Figma 2FA setup guide for secure design accounts

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STEP 05

Verify your password

Verify your password

Enter your password to confirm your identity and click Continue.

Figma 2FA setup guide for secure design accounts
Figma 2FA setup guide for secure design accounts
Figma 2FA setup guide for secure design accounts

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STEP 06

QR Code

QR Code

Figma will display some links to download and install your desired authenticator.

  • Then click Continue.

  • Figma will display a unique barcode on the screen.

  • Scan the QR code into your app.

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STEP 07

Add your account

Add your account

Open the Authenticator App and at the bottom of the screen, tap the plus (+) button to scan the code.

Your authenticator app will generate a six-digit unique code.

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STEP 08

Verify the 2FA code

Verify the 2FA code

Enter the unique code in the field provided in the Figma account and click Verify.

Figma 2FA setup guide for secure design accounts
Figma 2FA setup guide for secure design accounts
Figma 2FA setup guide for secure design accounts

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STEP 09

You're All Set!

You're All Set!

Your two-factor authentication is on!

  • Click Continue to receive your recovery code(s).

  • Figma will display a list of recovery codes on the screen.

  • We recommend saving a copy of these somewhere safe.

Figma 2FA setup guide for secure design accounts
Figma 2FA setup guide for secure design accounts
Figma 2FA setup guide for secure design accounts

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