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How to enable 2-factor authentication (2FA) for iOS?

All you need for it is to configure your device Settings and to have installed NC Wallet.

Keep in mind: this instruction only applies to iOS version 15 and later. If you have an earlier version, use the instruction for enabling 2FA for Android.

First Step. Add NC Wallet in Passwords Settings on your device:

      1. On your Apple device go to Settings ;
      2. On the appeared settings menu scroll down and find Passwords with a key icon and click on it;
      3. Fill in your password and click on the plus icon in the upper right corner;
      4. On the appeared screen fill in the following fields:
      4.1. Website: write down ncwallet.net
      4.2. Username and Password
      5. Now you have NC Wallet saved on your passwords.

Second Step. Go to 2FA Settings on NC Wallet:

      1. Go to NC Wallet and on the main screen click on three lines in the upper right corner;
      2. Select Security on the appeared menu;
      3. Find Two factor authentication.

Now you have two options: enable two factor authentication using QR-code or 2FA security key. Choose the one you find the most convenient for you.

First Option. Use QR-code:

Keep in mind: for this option, you will need to open NC Wallet on another device!

      1. On the NC Wallet’s Security menu click the QR code button . You will see the needed code — do not close it;
      2. Go to your device Settings where you added NC Wallet, and click Set Up Verification Code...;
      3. Choose Scan QR Code, this will open the scanner;
      4. Scan the QR code you open on NC Wallet;
      5. Now you will see the Verification Code that you need for enabling 2FA. Keep in mind: the code changes every 30 seconds!
      6. On NC Wallet, click Enable 2FA;
      7. Enter the received Verification Code in the appeared window;
      8. That is all! Now your wallet is protected with 2FA!

Second Option. Use 2FA security key:

      1. On the NC Wallet’s menu, click Security. Choose the Two-factor authentication section, and you will see a 2FA security key in the orange box. Click the Copy button to copy this key;
      2. Go back to your device Settingswhere you added NC Wallet, and click Set Up Verification Code...;
      3. Choose Enter Setup Code;
      4. Paste the copied 2FA security key in the appeared window (or you can type it manually);
      5. Now you will see the Verification Code that you need for enabling 2FA. Keep in mind: the code resets every 30 seconds!
      6. On NC Wallet, click Enable 2FA;
      7. Enter the received Verification Code in the appeared window;
      8. That is all! Now your wallet is protected with 2FA!