Setting up Trusona for Discord using 2-Step Verification with TOTP

This guide details the steps required to set up Trusona as a 2-step verification authenticator with TOTP for Discord

By Trusona Engineering
Updated Apr 22, 2020

• 1. Log in to Discord
• 2. User Settings
• 3. My Account
• 4. Enable Two-Factor Auth
• 5. Scan the QR Code
• 6. Finalize

Installing the Trusona App

Before you get started with the instructions below you'll need to install and register with the Trusona App.

1. Download the Trusona App on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Follow the registration steps in the App.
3. Verify your email by clicking the link from Trusona.
4. You're setup and ready to go!

1. Log in to Discord

Log in to Discord.

2. User Settings

At the bottom of the page, click on the cog icon to access User Settings.

User Settings

3. My Account

Click on My Account.

My Account

4. Enable Two-Factor Auth

Click on the Enable Two-Factor Auth button.

Enable 2FA

5. Scan the QR Code

A QR code will be shown on the screen.

1. Open the Trusona app, and tap on the Settings menu
2. Tap 2-step verification (TOTP)
3. Scan the QR code
4. Type in the number you see from the Trusona app

Scanning the code

6. Finalize

Enter the code from the app into the screen, then click Next It should now show that 2FA is Activated.

Setup complete! The next time you log in to Discord and are prompted for a One-time passcode, you can use the Trusona app to log in.

You will also be prompted to save backup codes for account access should you not have access to the app. Make sure to store them somewhere safe.

Finalize

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