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Authentication & User Access

# Set up an authenticator app, backup codes, or a passkey

October 14, 2026By [Admin](https://woodsportal.digitalwoods.io/en/resources/author/admin)

Users can strengthen account access by enrolling an authenticator application, saving backup codes, or adding a passkey when the portal policy allows it.

## Set up an authenticator application

1. Sign in and open Account settings.
2. Open the Two-factor or security settings.
3. Choose the authenticator-app option.
4. Scan the displayed QR code with a compatible authenticator application.
5. Enter the six-digit code generated by the authenticator.
6. Confirm enrollment and store the provided backup codes in a secure place.

## Use or regenerate backup codes

- Use a backup code when another allowed second factor is unavailable.
- Each backup code should be treated as sensitive account information.
- Regenerating backup codes invalidates the previous set, so replace any stored copy.

## Add a passkey

1. Open the passkey option in account security settings when it is available.
2. Start passkey enrollment.
3. Follow the device prompt to use Face ID, Touch ID, a security key, or the device PIN.
4. Name or confirm the passkey if prompted.
5. Sign out and test the passkey from the portal login method selector.

## Troubleshooting

- If the passkey option is missing, confirm that the portal policy allows passkeys and that the browser and device support WebAuthn.
- If authenticator codes fail, confirm the device time is correct and enter the newest code.
- If all enrolled methods are unavailable, contact the portal administrator for the approved recovery process.

![KB-AUTH-05 authentication-methods](https://woodsportal.digitalwoods.io/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/KB-AUTH-05_authentication-methods.png)

*Figure: Available second-factor methods and enrollment status for the signed-in administrator.*

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