# Use Jade as a 2FA authentication device

Source URL: https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-jade/add-more-security-functionality/use-jade-as-a-2fa-authentication-device
Updated: 2026-04-09T09:35:55.000Z
Category: Blockstream Jade
Section: Add More Security & Functionality

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You can use [Jade](https://blockstream.com/jade/) to provide one-time passwords (OTPs) for any platform that allows two-factor authentication (2FA) using this method. You can use Jade to generate 2FA codes for your email account, Bitcoin or Liquid exchange, or even a [Blockstream app wallet](https://blockstream.com/app).

> **Tip:** This feature provides similar functionality as authenticator apps, such as Google Authenticator.

1.

During an active Jade session, select **Options** → **Authentication** → **OTP**.

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2.

Add a new OTP record by scanning a supported QR code or by manually entering a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) provided by the platform you are enabling 2FA for.

![3.png](https://storage.googleapis.com/blockstream_dev_tmp/content/blockstream-jade/add-more-security-functionality/use-jade-as-a-2fa-authentication-device/41928091887897.png)

3.

After setup, select **View OTP** and choose the record you want to view. Your time-based OTP code will be displayed along with a progress bar indicating the remaining time that the specific code is valid for.

![4.png](https://storage.googleapis.com/blockstream_dev_tmp/content/blockstream-jade/add-more-security-functionality/use-jade-as-a-2fa-authentication-device/41928091888409.png)

![5.png](https://storage.googleapis.com/blockstream_dev_tmp/content/blockstream-jade/add-more-security-functionality/use-jade-as-a-2fa-authentication-device/41928063640473.png)

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