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Adding your first protected account

Learn how to connect services to AffirmID for two-factor authentication.

Add a Protected Account

Once you've created your AffirmID account, you can start protecting your online services.

Method 1: Scan QR Code

The easiest way to add an account:

  1. Log in to the service you want to protect (e.g., your company portal)
  2. Navigate to Security SettingsTwo-Factor Authentication
  3. Select Authenticator App as your 2FA method
  4. Open AffirmID and tap the + button
  5. Select Scan QR Code
  6. Point your camera at the QR code displayed on screen
  7. The account will be added automatically

Method 2: Enter Setup Key Manually

If you can't scan the QR code:

  1. In the service's 2FA setup, look for "Can't scan? Enter code manually"
  2. Copy the setup key provided
  3. In AffirmID, tap +Enter Key Manually
  4. Paste or type the setup key
  5. Give the account a recognizable name
  6. Tap Add Account

Verify the Setup

After adding the account:

  1. The service will ask you to enter a verification code
  2. Open AffirmID and find the account you just added
  3. Enter the 6-digit code shown in AffirmID
  4. If the code is accepted, setup is complete!

Supported Services

AffirmID works with any service that supports:

  • TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) - The standard used by most services
  • AffirmID Push - For services integrated with our API

Popular compatible services include:

  • Google, Microsoft, Apple accounts
  • GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
  • AWS, Azure, GCP
  • Slack, Discord, Zoom
  • And thousands more!

Organization Accounts

If your employer uses AffirmID, they may send you an enrollment link. Simply tap the link on your mobile device to automatically configure your account.

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