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How to import 2FA codes into Proton Authenticator

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To move all of your existing codes into Proton Authenticator, you’ll need to take two steps: Export codes from your existing authenticator app, and then import them into Proton Authenticator.

Export existing codes

Import codes into Proton Authenticator

Export existing codes

Depending on which authenticator you’re using, the process will be different. To find out how to export codes from another authenticator app, simply select SettingsImport

Select the authenticator you’d like to export codes from. You’ll see instructions for how to export codes from that provider.

If you don’t see the authenticator app you need, it’s possible your app doesn’t allow exporting codes. If that’s the case, you’ll need to delete your codes and create new ones using Proton Authenticator.

Import codes into Proton Authenticator

Once you’ve exported your codes, you can upload them to Proton Authenticator. Simply follow the steps listed above to import your codes as a CSV, or if you’ve downloaded your codes as a QR code, select the + icon on your home screen to either scan your QR code or upload it.

If you want to upload your code from your device’s library, select the Upload icon.