

If successful, you will see a confirmation pop up on your computer screen. On the next screen, you will be prompted to enter the numerical security code from your TeamViewer account on the Authy app. Download, Print, or Copy them, and then click “Continue.” You will now be shown Recovery Codes that you should keep in a safe place.

Return to the TeamViewer screen on your computer and click “Next.” Finish Setup Click ‘Add Account’ at the bottom of the screen. You’ll be prompted to hold your phone up to your computer to capture the QR code on the TeamViewer site. Once the QR code is captured, Authy will display your TeamViewer account. To capture the QR code, launch Authy on your device. Leave this screen open while you grab the Authy app on your phone or mobile device. On the next screen, you’ll prepare to capture a QR code. You’ll next see a short description of how Two-factor Authentication works with TeamViewer. Next to “Two factor authentication,” click “Activate.” On the next screen, you will see your account information. Click on your account name in the top right corner of the screen. To locate the 2FA setting in TeamViewer, log into your TeamViewer account. Although they work in similar ways, Authy is more feature-rich and allows for multi-device syncing, cloud-backups, and easier account recovery should you change or lose your phone or device. Read more information on the features of Authy here. Important: If any sites prompt you to use Google Authenticator for two-factor authentication, note that you can always substitute the Authy 2FA app instead. Install Authy on your device by searching for it in your device’s app store. It enables you to have a single mobile app for all your 2FA accounts and you can sync them across multiple devices, even accessing them on the desktop. The best way to manage all your 2FA accounts is to use the Authy app. How to enable 2FA for TeamViewer Install Authy
