Two-factor authentication is an additional layer of security for your JetBrains Account that helps protect your JetBrains licenses and personal information. Even if your password is compromised or stolen, two-factor authentication makes sure no one except you can log in to your account.

Table of contents

• How two-factor authentication works
• Authenticator apps
• Enabling two-factor authentication
• If you lose access to your mobile device
• Using JetBrains products that don’t support two-factor authentication

How two-factor authentication works

When two-factor authentication is enabled, logging in takes two steps, also called factors:

• First, you enter your username and password. 
• Then you’re prompted to enter a one-time verification code generated by an authenticator app on your mobile device. The app generates a new code each time you log in.

Authenticator apps

An authenticator is a third-party app that generates one-time verification codes for two-factor authentication. One authenticator app can be used with multiple accounts.

You may already use an authenticator app for another web service, such as your Google or Microsoft account. If you do, feel free to use the same app with your JetBrains Account. 

If you don’t have an authenticator app on your mobile device yet, we recommend any of the following:

• Google Authenticator
• Microsoft Authenticator
• 1Password
• Authy

Enabling two-factor authentication

To enable two-factor authentication, log in to your JetBrains Account, select Your account | Password | Enable 2FA, and follow the on-screen instructions. 

For step-by-step instructions, see Enabling two-factor authentication

If you lose access to your mobile device

Losing access to your mobile device doesn’t mean you’re locked out of your JetBrains Account. You can always log in using one of the recovery codes.

You’ll be able to save the codes when setting up two-factor authentication. We recommend doing so immediately to avoid getting locked out of your account. Make sure to store your codes in a safe location to which only you have access.

Your recovery codes are always available in your JetBrains Account. You can view or save them at any time as long as you have your mobile device to log in. 

For more information, see Logging in with a recovery code

Using JetBrains products that don’t support two-factor authentication

Older versions of JetBrains products may not support two-factor authentication and will not prompt you to enter the one-time verification code when logging in.

To log in and activate such products, use a temporary app password. To learn more, see Activating older JetBrains products that don't support two-factor authentication.