2FA Setup Guide

How to enable 2FA for your Zoom account

Updated June 5, 2026

Two-factor authentication (2FA) protects your Zoom account even if your password leaks. Follow the steps below to generate Zoom verification codes with the Authenticator App on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.

Download Authenticator App
Download Authenticator App from the App Store on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. It's free and no sign-up is required.
Open Zoom profile settings
Sign in at zoom.us and go to “Profile”, then scroll to the “Sign In” section.
Enable two-factor authentication
Next to “Two-Factor Authentication”, click “Turn on”, verify your password and choose “Authentication App”. Zoom will show a QR code.
Scan the QR code with Authenticator App
Open Authenticator App, tap the + button and scan the QR code shown by Zoom. If you can't scan it, choose the manual option on Zoom and type the setup key into the app instead.
Enter the 6-digit verification code
Type the 6-digit code from Authenticator App back into Zoom to confirm the setup. The code refreshes every 30 seconds.
Save your backup codes
If Zoom offers backup or recovery codes, download or write them down and store them somewhere safe. They let you regain access if you ever lose your device.