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Security

Protect your Nico account with two-factor authentication (2FA) and manage API keys for bot integrations.

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Two-factor authentication (2FA)

Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security by requiring a verification code in addition to your password when signing in.

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Setting up 2FA

  1. Go to Security in your account settings
  2. Click Enable Two-Factor Authentication
  3. Scan the QR code with your authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, 1Password, etc.)
  4. Enter the 6-digit verification code from your app to confirm
  5. Save your backup codes — you’ll need these if you lose access to your authenticator
Store your backup codes in a safe place. If you lose your authenticator device and don’t have backup codes, you won’t be able to access your account.

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Signing in with 2FA

After entering your email and password, you’ll be prompted for a verification code:
  1. Open your authenticator app
  2. Enter the 6-digit code displayed for Nico
  3. Click Verify

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Using backup codes

If you can’t access your authenticator app:
  1. Click Use backup code on the verification screen
  2. Enter one of your saved backup codes
  3. Each backup code can only be used once

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Disabling 2FA

  1. Go to Security in your account settings
  2. Click Disable Two-Factor Authentication
  3. Confirm with your current verification code

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API keys

API keys allow bot users to access Nico programmatically. See API Keys for details on creating and managing keys.