Setting up Trusona for Square 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 Square

By Trusona Engineering
Updated Apr 23, 2020

• 1. Log in to Square
• 2. Account Settings
• 3. Account & Personal Info
• 4. 2-Step Verification
• 5. Enabling 2-Step Verification
• 6. Scan the QR Code
• 7. 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 Square

Log in to Square

2. Account Settings

Account Settings

3. Account & Personal Info

Under the Account dropdown, select Personal Information

Account & Personal Info

4. 2-Step Verification

Click on the Activate 2-Step Verification button

Activate Two-factor authentication

5. Enabling 2-Step Verification

Two choices will appear. Under Square Mobile Apps select the Require team members to use 2-Step Verification, then click on Next

Enable 2-Step Verification on mobile

2 options for receiving the verification code will appear. Select Authentication app & click on Next Step.

Select Authentication App

6. 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

7. Finalize

Enter the code from the app into the screen, then click Next Step. It should now show that 2-Factor Verification is Enabled

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

Finalize

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