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i recently disabled 2fa and installed a new authentication app: Ente Auth. i keep getting invalid code each time i enter the generated code. i tried both options, scanned the QR code and entered the secret key manually. i used authy with success as my auth. app with firefox but can't use authy anymore. keep having issues setting up 2fa with other auth apps. thanks for any help you can offer. peace, Adrian

Mozilla will not let me sign into my Amazon account without using a passkey. I have never established a passkey and I do not wish to use my phone to sign in and without using one of those two options, my computer is completely locked and I have to shut it down and reboot or sign out of Microsoft in order to regain service. I have deleted Firefox from my phone...I have deleted the Amazon app from my phone, and I unsynched everything before I did so. I have errased all of my cookies and cleared the cash. I use an Apple phone which is equipped with an excellent browser, and unless I can find some work around for this I am going to delete Firefox from my PC as well.

To sign into my Amazon account, I'd like to enter only my email address and my password.

But I have to enter my email address and my passkey. A verification code is then sent to my email address. I then need to enter that verification code to complete signing into Amazon.

On the Amazon's Sign in page (where I enter my passkey), it says "This request comes from the app 'firefox.exe' by "Mozilla Corporation".

How do I disable the two-factor (aka two-step) authentication for Amazon in Firefox?

Hi All,

I am trying to setup 2-Factor Verification for my Mozilla account however every time I enter in the 6 digit code it shows up with "Invalid or expired code. Check your authenticator app and try again."

And I am positive I am doing it right. As I would normally do it; scan the QR code, enter in the 6 digit code.

If anyone has the same issue or solved it, please let me know.

I am having trouble setting up Two-step authentication.

After I scan the QR code and enter the code, I am presented with below error: Incorrect two-step authentication code

I first tried scanning the QR code using Microsoft Authenticator app, which did not work. I then tried scanning a new QR codeGoogle Authenticator app, which did not work. I then tried to manually enter the secret key into Google Authenticator app, which also did not work. I then tried scanning another new QR code with the Twilio Authy Authenticator app, which also did not work.

Can anyone help to resolve?

Thanks

Hello! I contacted you with a problem with the impossibility of installing two-factor authentication on my account. Despite successfully entering the code and saving backups, two-factor authentication disappears immediately after refreshing the page. Mozilla stores all my passwords and data - therefore, two-factor authentication is very important for my account.

I'm attempting to sync my account between a Windows host and a Linux host. Logging into my account on Linux brings up a "Authorize this sign-in" window that demands entry of a 7-char "Authorization Code" (not the same as a six-digit authentication code) which is emailed to me. After entering the authorization code, a window appears stating "Bad request - Something went wrong. Please close this tab and try again." This happens consistently, and only on the Linux host. Firefox 134.0.2 mint-001 1.0. Linux Mint 22.1. Any ideas about what went wrong?

I have Mozilla Firefox as my browser on my i phone. I noticed an exclamation symbol saying" enter your PW to connect". I go to firefox.com/pair on my desktop. I navigate to the QR code and take a picture. I confirm the desktop with the i phone. Then it asks for 2 step verification code from an authenticator. I don't get one. So I download an Authenticator app. And nothing shows up there either. The problem is getting a code from an authenticator to complete the process. What should I do?

After I enter the email and password for Gemini account, Firefox requires my verification by entering passkey. I use the Authy 2factor system as security to enter the account. I did not set up a passkey for Gemini account. I did set up a passkey on Firefox for a different account with a different email. Does that passkey work for multiple accounts??. This does not seem very secure as all someone would need to enter my accounts is my pin, which would not be too difficult to discover.

Appreciate help on this issue of security. Thanks Henry

I discovered that I cannot sync with my google account protected from 2FA.

In detail:

1. Numbered list item showing something went wrong page when I am trying to login from (about:preferences#sync);
2. Numbered list item Login successful with another account not protected by 2FA

Note that:

1. Numbered list item cookie allowed;
2. Numbered list item using newest version;
3. Numbered list item protection set to standard;
4. Numbered list item tried to reinstall firefox

but none of them are successful.

I have also confirm that:

1. Numbered list item the account is able to sign in from other platform from mozilla(it's the account I'm using now)
2. Numbered list item there's no (significant) error logged from the F12 console

full F12 message here: ``` GET https://accounts.firefox.com/post_verify/third_party_auth/callback?context=oauth_webchannel_v1&entrypoint=preferences-reverify&action=email&service=sync&client_id=5882386c6d801776&response_type=code&access_type=offline&scope=https://identity.mozilla.com/apps/oldsync+profile&state=Y3UDr2_XIlwjqswEnyjs1g&code_challenge=d3K0xaJKqskxM0DZJugMDgEvVMbgLGmKSuKn0fvK9kM&code_challenge_method=S256&keys_jwk=eyJjcnYiOiJQLTI1NiIsImV4dCI6dHJ1ZSwia2V5X29wcyI6W10sImt0eSI6IkVDIiwieCI6IklnQUFGX0dWSUhtQnQxczdGU1Nya3FFMTZZQ2lZb0FxSFF1R2RoNlJnMmciLCJ5IjoiLU1Gb0VvY0tMU1VVY1dqVlhEeWVkWFUyaEF2N1p3d093akNRUV9wVDhoZyJ9 [HTTP/3 200 143ms]

GET https://cdn.accounts.firefox.com/settings/prod/static/css/main.47bc55cc.css [HTTP/2 200 OK 0ms]

GET https://cdn.accounts.firefox.com/settings/prod/query-fix.js [HTTP/2 200 0ms]

GET https://cdn.accounts.firefox.com/settings/prod/static/js/main.e5e8b95eb0758054510f.js [HTTP/2 200 0ms]

sentry-config-builder Object { msg: "Config setting for sentry.dsn specified, enabling sentry for env prod!" } config-builder.ts:49:9 sentry-config-builder Object { msg: "sentry targeting: prod" } config-builder.ts:63:9 XHRPOST https://accounts.firefox.com/nimbus-experiments [HTTP/3 200 148ms]

XHRGET https://cdn.accounts.firefox.com/settings/prod/static/static-asset-manifest.json [HTTP/2 200 0ms]

XHRGET https://cdn.accounts.firefox.com/settings/prod/static/locales/zh-TW/main.92b0a10b.ftl [HTTP/2 200 0ms]

XHRGET https://cdn.accounts.firefox.com/settings/prod/static/locales/zh-CN/main.61fb087e.ftl [HTTP/2 200 0ms]

XHRGET https://cdn.accounts.firefox.com/settings/prod/static/locales/en-GB/main.948aff3a.ftl [HTTP/2 200 0ms]

XHRGET https://cdn.accounts.firefox.com/settings/prod/static/locales/en/main.ca2a17d4.ftl [HTTP/2 200 0ms]

XHRGET https://cdn.accounts.firefox.com/settings/prod/static/locales/en-CA/main.105631bd.ftl [HTTP/2 200 0ms]

XHRPOST https://graphql.accounts.firefox.com/graphql [HTTP/3 200 148ms]

GET https://accounts.firefox.com/favicon.ico [HTTP/3 200 0ms]

XHRPOST https://graphql.accounts.firefox.com/graphql [HTTP/3 200 144ms]

webchannel WebChannelMessageToContent { target: Window, isTrusted: true, detail: {…}, srcElement: Window, currentTarget: Window, eventPhase: 2, bubbles: false, cancelable: false, returnValue: true, defaultPrevented: false, … } console.ts:40:19 webchannel WebChannelMessageToContent { target: Window, isTrusted: true, detail: {…}, srcElement: Window, currentTarget: Window, eventPhase: 2, bubbles: false, cancelable: false, returnValue: true, defaultPrevented: false, … } console.ts:40:19 XHRPOST https://graphql.accounts.firefox.com/graphql [HTTP/3 200 143ms]

XHRGET https://api.accounts.firefox.com/v1/totp/exists [HTTP/3 200 142ms]

GET https://cdn.accounts.firefox.com/settings/prod/static/media/moz-logo-bw-rgb.af4ff126cf0c81ef136dc2542f4a5e30.svg [HTTP/1.1 200 OK 0ms] ```

So i've lost access to my email on. my old mozilla accounts and upon logging in on a new device im being asked for a code to the email which i don't have access to anymore is there a way that my info can be synced to a new one. Thanks

I am logged into my computer. When I try to sync my phone Firefox with my computer, I am asked to provide a number from an authentication app. I don't have any such authentication app and can't figure out what the Firefox one is. There does not seem to be a workaround. I can't use a backup code or reset option. I am trying to figure out what to do.

Thank you

When setting up 2fa. I scan the QR code. Enter the 6 digit pin generated by google authenticator. Download my backup codes and enter 1 when prompted then firefox says sync time and try again. I am running Ubuntu and have an android phone. Ubutu is set to automatic date. time and timezone. My phone is also set to automatic date&time. I have enabled seconds display on Ubuntu and phone the are synchronized to the second. I have tried this on multiple computers. Google authenticator works with all 9 other 2fa logins I use it for. I have tried many times and asked AI what I'm doing wrong Grok said I am not doing anything wrong after walking through the entire process. I have tried clearing cache and deleting cookies, signing out and back in without success. Please help I use firefox as my password manager and love it but want it to be as secure as possible.

thank you very much. Thomas

I have a fingerprint scanner and a slot for a security key, but I have never used a security key, either in the slot or a USB plugin.

When I try to go to Gmail, I enter my gmail address, and then Firefox pops up a screen wanting me to insert my security key, and there are no buttons to change how I verify my identity.

I've hunted all around for what setting in Firefox is causing it, but no luck so far. Ideas?

I was trying to setup 2FA on my Mozilla account on Firefox pc browser (140 version). The process completes without issues with Aegis authenticator app, I download the backup codes and I even get the email confirming the recovery phone number was added. On the Mozilla accounts page 2FA turns to enabled. (I'm on Windows11 with latest Firefox browser version)

However after a simple refresh, it turns back to disabled. I repeated the process and same thing happens. Same even on Firefox Android. What could be the issue here?

Today I went to TikTok, was using it earlier in the day also, when it showed me logged out and when I go to log in using my email, a windows security pop up shows, saying that I should insert my security key into the USB, something I don't have, and that this is being asked because of Firefox, which I can click cancel, but when I try to sign in with my email, I can't seem to, the password doesn't seem to be working, and can't sign in with the QR code through the phone which connects with the app. Still signed in just fine on Chrome and the app on my phone, so not sure what is up, as that shows my password should be fine due to neither of those logging me out if my password had been changed.

That I changed one thing yesterday related to something "secure", was that I enabled SecureBoot in BIOS, because games like Battlefield require it now for the anti-cheat and I'm curious if this has somehow affected this in some way as that's the only thing that changed recently for me.

Hi everyone,

I have been stuck for 3 days now and tried everything to get pass the authentication process.

I want to submit an Add on. On my profile page, 2 step authentication is enabled.

When i click submit new add-on, i am directed to the Enable two-step authentication page anyway. So ok i'll do that:

"Scan authentication code to continue to ⁨Add-ons⁩"

So i use google authenticator. And im able to continue.

Then im presented with "Save backup authentication codes", so i download them and store them.

PROBLEM:

On the next page, in need to "Confirm backup authentication code". ANY code i try, that was given to me in the previous step, doesn't work.

Error: There was a problem confirming your backup authentication code.

• not using caps or whatever
• no spaces in there
• tried all the codes
• tried different browsers
• The time and date are correct on both phone and windows 10

I have NO clue what to do anymore. I can't get passed it. Can someone please advice. (see screenshots)

Hello,

I never received a confirmation code to sync with my other computer. I've tried to followed all the instruction per request, still no avi.

I've followed below instruciton from your team:

   Search your inbox for emails from accounts@firefox.com with the subject line "Confirm your account". Be sure to also check Spam/Junk folders.
   Add accounts@firefox.com to your whitelist/address book. After that you, will need to trigger another confirmation email by trying to sign into your account again.
   Check that you’re using the correct email address. Very often the email you’re trying to sign in with is not the email the account was created with.
   If you're using an email application to check your inbox, try using your email provider's website instead, or vice-versa.
   Disable any VPN or special DNS configuration when attempting to sign into your account