Issue
I want to add two-factor authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA), or a second verification step to my individual Sentry account to improve login security.
Applies To
- All Users
Resolution
Step 1: Navigate to Security Settings
- In Settings, under the Account section, click Security.
- Under the Two-Factor Authentication panel, find the available methods:
- Authenticator App
- Passkey / Biometric / Security Key
- Click Add next to your preferred method. If your email is unverified, Sentry prompts you to verify it before proceeding.
Step 2a: Authenticator App
- Scan the displayed QR code with an authenticator application that supports TOTP (such as Google Authenticator or Authy).
- Alternatively, copy the Authenticator secret and enter it manually in your app.
- Enter the code from your app in the Authenticator token field.
- Click Confirm.
Step 2b: Passkey / Biometric / Security Key
- Click Start Enrollment.
- Follow your browser's prompt to register your passkey, biometric, or physical security key.
- Enter a name for the device, or keep the auto-generated default.
- Click Confirm.
Step 3: Set Up Recovery Options
After successful enrollment, a modal appears with recovery options.
- Click Get Recovery Codes to view your codes.
- On the recovery codes page, copy, print, or download your codes (saved as
sentry-recovery-codes.txt).
- Store them in a secure location separate from your primary device.
To view recovery codes later, go to Settings > Account > Security and click View Codes next to the Recovery Codes row. To regenerate, click Regenerate Codes. This invalidates all previous codes.