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Two-factor authentication allows you to reinforce security on your PlayFab Game Manager account by adding one more step to the authentication process. It does so by adding a device-factor to the authentication process, which only allows you to authenticate, if you possess a certain device specifically registered for this purpose.

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Configuring two-factor authentication

Install a Two-Factor Authentication app to your device. You can search on your own application, or select your platform from the following list: The steps are basically similar on all the platforms. This example shows an Android-based device, and a Google Authenticator application. Once the application is downloaded;
  • Open it and follow the instructions.
  • Select the Begin button (1).
Google - 2-Step Verification - Begin Follow through the tutorial for the app, if there is any (1). Google - 2-Step Verification - Info Screen
  • Then select one of two options to add your PlayFab account:
  • Either scan a bar code (1).
  • Or type in the key manually (2).
Google - 2-Step Verification - Add account Whichever option you choose, follow to the PlayFab website and navigate to Game Manager. On the Dashboard tab:
  • Select the Account panel (1).
  • Then select My Profile (2).
Game Manager - Dashboard - Open My Profile The Account settings will open.
  • Verify that the Enable two-factor authentication checkbox is checked.
  • Depending on which option you have chosen, use the code (1) or a bar code (2) to add a new account using the application on your device.
Game Manager - My Profile - Two-Factor Authentication Once this is done, you will obtain a two-factor code. Google - Authenticator - Confirm verification code Head back to the Profile settings in the PlayFab Game Manager:
  • Enter the code you received (1).
  • Select Save Profile button (2).
Game Manager - My Profile - Enter Two-factor code

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Testing

Log out of your PlayFab account and try to log in again. The first step of the authentication process will look normal (see example provided below). PlayFab - Login Screen The second step will require you to use your two-factor code. The code is available at any time, and you can access it using the application you installed on your device. PlayFab - Enter Two-factor token Once the correct two-factor code has been entered, you should be logged in. This concludes setting up two-factor authentication for PlayFab.
Last modified on October 20, 2026