---
title: "Set up 2FA when you only have one device"
slug: "set-up-2fa-when-you-only-have-one-device"
updated: 2026-09-29T10:00:04Z
published: 2026-09-29T10:00:04Z
canonical: "docs.connect.visma.com/set-up-2fa-when-you-only-have-one-device"
---

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# Set up 2FA when you only have one device

The setup screen shows a QR code. Normally you scan it with your phone. If the QR code is on the same phone, you cannot scan it. Use the secret key instead. It does the same thing.

[I do not have a phone, just a computer. Read here](/v1/docs/set-up-2fa-when-you-only-have-one-device#if-you-only-have-a-computer)

### **If you only have your phone**

1. Install **Visma Authenticator**, or another authenticator app, on your phone.
2. Start the setup in your phone's browser. Go to the screen with the QR code.
3. Under the QR code, find the **Account secret key**. Tap **Copy**, or press and hold to copy it.
4. Open your authenticator app. Choose **Input key** (Visma Authenticator) or "Enter a setup key" (other apps).
5. Paste the key. Make sure there are no spaces at the start or end. Tap **Add**.
6. Go back to your browser and finish the setup.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/0ec30182-e256-4eca-ab6a-d067d83d0895/Images/Documentation/IdentityProvider_2Step_ScanVisma(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T22%3A16%3A44Z&se=2026-11-10T23%3A16%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VmSrmPnkrPZmUJ0h3q2XQvMtLpWDR8AOsZ21oN5ykao%3D)

Step 3 - Copying the Key (green letters and numbers as shown in the picture).

Note, this is an example. Your screen will show you a different key than the one here in the picture.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/0ec30182-e256-4eca-ab6a-d067d83d0895/Images/Documentation/AuthenticatorApp_AddFirstAccountOptions(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T22%3A16%3A44Z&se=2026-11-10T23%3A16%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VmSrmPnkrPZmUJ0h3q2XQvMtLpWDR8AOsZ21oN5ykao%3D)

Step 4 - Click Scan QR code

![](https://cdn.document360.io/0ec30182-e256-4eca-ab6a-d067d83d0895/Images/Documentation/AuthenticatorApp_ScanQRCode_InputKey(1).jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T22%3A16%3A44Z&se=2026-11-10T23%3A16%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VmSrmPnkrPZmUJ0h3q2XQvMtLpWDR8AOsZ21oN5ykao%3D)

Step 5 - You will see a button “Input key”, which you can use to access the screen to paste the Key that you previously copied (next picture).

![](https://cdn.document360.io/0ec30182-e256-4eca-ab6a-d067d83d0895/Images/Documentation/AuthenticatorApp_AddAccountwiWithInputKey(1).jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T22%3A16%3A44Z&se=2026-11-10T23%3A16%3A44Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=VmSrmPnkrPZmUJ0h3q2XQvMtLpWDR8AOsZ21oN5ykao%3D)

### **If you only have a computer**

You can use an authenticator app on your computer. See [Set up 2FA without a smartphone](/v1/docs/set-up-2fa-without-a-smartphone).