Setting up Trusona for PyPI using 2-Step Verification with TOTP

This guide details the steps required to set up Trusona as a 2-ste verification authenticator with TOTP for PyPI

By Trusona Engineering
Updated May 22, 2020

• 1. Log in to PyPI
• 2. Account Settings
• 3. Two factor authentication (2FA)
• 4. Scan the QR Code
• 5. Finalize

Installing the Trusona App

Before you get started with the instructions below you'll need to install and register with the Trusona App.

1. Download the Trusona App on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Follow the registration steps in the App.
3. Verify your email by clicking the link from Trusona.
4. You're setup and ready to go!

1. Log in to PyPI

Log in to PyPI

2. Account Settings

Click on the Account Settings tab from the dropdown menu

Click on the Settings tab

3. Two factor authentication (2FA)

Scroll down to the Two factor authentication (2FA) section. Click on the button labelled Add 2FA with authentication application

Click on Add 2FA with authentication application

4. Scan the QR Code

A QR code will be shown on the screen.

1. Open the Trusona app, and tap on the Settings menu
2. Tap 2-step verification (TOTP)
3. Scan the QR code
4. Type in the number you see from the Trusona app

Scanning the code

5. Finalize

Enter the code from the app into the screen, then click on Set up application. It should now show that the authentication was set up successfully.

Finalize

Setup complete! The next time you log in to PyPI and are prompted for a One-time passcode, you can use the Trusona app to log in.

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