6.   Once scanned, your authenticator app will return a six-digit verification code. Enter the code in the dialog box in your web vault and select the Enable button.

A green Enabled message will indicate that two-step login via authenticator has been enabled.

        7.     Select the Close button and confirm that the Authenticator App option now is enabled, as indicated by a green checkbox.

Note

We recommend keeping your active web vault tab open before proceeding to test two-step login in case something was misconfigured. Once you have confirmed it's working, logout of all your Bitwarden apps to require two-step login for each. You will eventually be logged out automatically.

Setup on multiple devices

If your Bitwarden account is used across multiple devices, 2FA can be enabled to work with additional compatible devices. To add 2FA to an additional device, follow the steps above and scan the QR code with your additional device or manually enter the QR key to enable 2FA on the additional device.

Use an authenticator

The following assumes that Authenticator App is your highest-priority enabled method. To access your vault using an authenticator:

             1.     Log in to your Bitwarden vault on any app and enter your email address and master password.

You will be prompted to enter the six-digit verification code from your authenticator app.

             2.    Open your authenticator app and find the six-digit verification code for your Bitwarden vault. Enter this code on the vault login screen. Typically, verification codes will change every 30 seconds.

            3.     Select Continue to finish logging in.