Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Setup Guide
Protect your developer earnings, wallet balance, and payout settings with Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) two-factor authentication.
⚡ Quick Summary
- AdMyChat uses standard TOTP (RFC 6238) compatible with all modern authenticator apps.
- Scan the QR code with your mobile camera or copy the 32-character secret key into your desktop password manager.
- Enter the 6-digit confirmation code generated by your app to activate.
- Always save your 10 backup recovery codes in case you lose access to your device.
Step 1: Choose Your Authenticator App
AdMyChat works seamlessly with any standard TOTP authenticator application. If you don't already have one, we recommend:
📱 Google Authenticator
Available on iOS and Android. Free, fast, and syncs across Google accounts.
iOS App Store / Google Play🔐 1Password & Bitwarden
Integrated TOTP support on Desktop (Mac/Windows/Linux), browser extensions, and mobile.
Desktop & Browser Extension🛡️ Microsoft Authenticator / Aegis
Open-source (Aegis for Android) or enterprise-ready (Microsoft Authenticator for iOS/Android).
Mobile & Cloud BackupStep 2: Connect Your App to AdMyChat
Navigate to your Wallet Settings (or Admin Security Settings) and scroll to the Two-Factor Authentication card.
Method A: Scan the QR Code (Fastest for Mobile)
- Open your authenticator app on your phone.
- Tap the + (Add account) button and select Scan QR code.
- Point your phone camera at the QR code displayed on your AdMyChat screen.
- Your app will immediately add AdMyChat (your email) and display a 6-digit rolling code.
Method B: Manual Entry Secret Key (Desktop & Password Managers)
- Click the 📋 Copy Secret Key button under the secret key box.
- In your password manager (1Password, Bitwarden, KeePassXC), create a new item or edit your AdMyChat login.
- Paste the copied key into the One-Time Password (TOTP) field.
- Your password manager will automatically generate the 6-digit rolling code.
Step 3: Confirm and Activate 2FA
- Look at the current 6-digit code in your authenticator app (e.g.
482910). - Type the 6 digits into the Confirmation Code input field on AdMyChat.
- Click Confirm & Enable 2FA.
Note: Nothing changes until your first code is verified, preventing you from accidentally locking yourself out with an invalid key.
Step 4: Save Your Emergency Backup Codes
Immediately after enabling 2FA, AdMyChat generates 10 single-use emergency backup codes.
If you lose your phone or replace your device, your backup codes are the only way to recover access to your developer wallet. Click 📥 Download backup codes (.txt) and store them in a secure password vault.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Code Rejected / "Invalid 2FA Code" Error?
TOTP codes depend on precise device clock synchronization:
- Time Drift: Ensure your phone or computer has "Set time automatically" enabled in system settings. Even a 30-second clock discrepancy can cause codes to fail.
- Fresh Code: Wait until the progress wheel in your authenticator app refreshes to a fresh 6-digit code before clicking submit.
Lost Your Authenticator Device?
Use one of your 10 saved emergency backup codes at login. Once logged in, go to Settings to reset your 2FA key and pair your new device.