How to configure MFA in Spreenity

What app can you use

Use an app that supports one-time codes from an authenticator app. Microsoft Authenticator, Google Authenticator, 1Password, Authy and other compatible applications are compatible.

Configuration via QR code

1. In the dashboard, click the "Secure your publications" banner or go to the MFA configuration screen.
2. Click "Set Up Now."
3. Open the authenticator app on your phone and select add a new account.
4. Scan the QR code visible on Spreenity.
5. Enter the 6-digit code from the application into the "One-time code" field.
6. Click "Confirm".

Manual configuration without scanning

If you cannot scan the QR code, please use the text key shown below the QR image. In the authenticator app, choose to manually add an account, enter your Spreenity account name, and paste or type in this key.

Once you add your account, the app will start showing 6-digit codes. Enter the current code in Spreenity and confirm the configuration.

Recovery codes

Once MFA is set correctly, Spreenity will show recovery codes. Save them right away because they are only shown once. Each code runs once and starts login recovery and replacement of your authenticator app when you don't have access to it.

The recovery code does not replace fresh MFA code and does not itself confirm MFA. After using it, you need to add a new authentication app via QR code or manual key, and then enter the current 6-digit code from that app.

Trusted device and subsequent confirmations

During setup or login, you can select "Trust this device for 5 days." This allows the same browser to skip the regular MFA confirmation for several days.

Some important actions still require fresh code from the app, even on a trusted device. This includes billing, account deletion, data export, and refreshing recovery codes.

When something doesn't work

• If the code doesn't go through, wait for another code in the app and enter it again.
• Check that you are using the correct account in the authenticator app.
• If you want to complete the configuration later, use "Set up later". This does not enable MFA and does not reduce the requirements for important activities.
• If you lose access to the app, use your saved recovery code to start recovering your login and replacing your authenticator app. Then add a new application via QR code or manual key and confirm it with the current code from the application.