Setting up Trusona for Squarespace 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 Squarespace.

By Trusona Engineering
Updated Apr 14, 2020

• 1. Log in to Squarespace
• 2. Account & Security
• 3. Two-Factor Authentication
• 4. Authentication App Setup
• 5. Scan the QR Code
• 6. Finalize Two-Factor Authentication

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 Squarespace

Log in to Squarespace

2. Account & Security

Select Account & Security from the dropdown menu

Account & Security

3. Two-Factor Authentication

Under the Account & Security tab, click on Two-Factor Authentication

Two-Factor Authentication

4. Authentication App Setup

Two choices for Two-Factor Authentication will be displayed. Click on Set Up for the Authentication App option

Authentication App Setup

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

Scan QR Code

6. Finalize Two-Factor Authentication

Enter the code from the app into the screen, click Submit and the setup is complete!

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

Finalize

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