Why can't I scan the two-factor QR code?
Download MarkdownSome devices block camera access, which stops the scan. On the setup screen at https://app.closemagnet.com/mfa/setup, click the "Can't scan?" option to reveal the manual setup key, then type that key into your authenticator app by
Some devices block camera access, which stops the scan. On the setup screen at https://app.closemagnet.com/mfa/setup, click the "Can't scan?" option to reveal the manual setup key, then type that key into your authenticator app by hand.
Your app will then show a rotating 6-digit code. Enter it in the 6-digit code field and click Verify and activate to finish enrolling.
Links to the app require your CloseMagnet login.
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- Where do I log in to CloseMagnet?Go to https://app.closemagnet.com/login and enter the email address your account was created under along with the password you set, then click Sign in. If you forgot your password, click Forgot password? and follow the emailed res
- Do I have to turn on two-factor authentication?Yes. Two-factor authentication is mandatory on every account and every role. You cannot reach the app until you enroll an authenticator app, and you will be prompted for a code on future sign-ins.
- Which authenticator apps work with CloseMagnet?Any standard TOTP authenticator app works. Google Authenticator, Authy, and 1Password are all supported.
- I got a new phone and lost my authenticator. How do I get back in?Contact your account owner or support to have your two-factor factor reset. Once it is reset, you can re-enroll a fresh authenticator at the setup screen (https://app.closemagnet.com/mfa/setup) by scanning the QR code or entering