Quick Authenticator

Set up 2FA for Atlassian on your Mac

Atlassian supports authenticator apps for two-factor authentication. Here’s how to set it up with Quick Authenticator on your Mac.

  1. Sign in to Atlassian and open the security settings: Atlassian security settings

    Path in the English interface: Account settings › Security › Two-step verification

  2. Choose to set up an authenticator app. Atlassian shows a QR code.
  3. In Quick Authenticator, click + and hold the QR code up to your Mac’s camera, drop a screenshot of it onto the window, or paste the setup key.
  4. Enter the current code from Quick Authenticator to confirm.
  5. Save the backup codes Atlassian gives you in a safe place.

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