Generate verification codes for non-Yandex services
You can use Yandex Key (an app for Android and iOS) for two-factor authentication not only in Yandex services, but also for any service that requires 6-digit or 8-digit one-time passwords (TOTP or HOTP).
Follow the instructions on this page to connect Yandex Key to popular services and social networks or switch to Yandex Key if you already use a different code generator. If a service that you want to use with Yandex Key is not found in the list below, please follow the general instructions.
VK
If you haven't enabled 2-step verification yet:
Go to the Security page in your account settings.
In the 2-step verification section, click Enable.
Click Enable verification.
Enter your password in the Action confirmation window and click Confirm.
You'll get a call on your phone number. Enter the last four digits of the incoming number in the field that appears and click Confirm.
Click Setup completed.
Open Yandex Key on your phone and tap “+” to add a new account. The app will ask you to point your phone's camera at the QR code in your browser window.
If you can't successfully scan the QR code, you can add the account manually. To do this, tap on the words under the image that the camera displays. Then tap Choose another service and choose VK from the list provided. On the next screen, type in your username (phone number or email address) and the secret code shown under the QR code in the browser.
Type the code from Yandex Key in the Confirmation code field and click Confirm.
If you already use 2-step verification, but want to switch from a different code generator app to Yandex Key, follow these steps:
Go to the Security page in your account settings.
In the 2-step verification section, click the (set up) link next to Code generating app.
Enter the password for your VK account. In the Configure code generator app section, click Reconfigure. This will open a pop-up window with a QR code and secret key.
Open Yandex Key on your phone and tap “+” to add a new account. The app will ask you to point your phone's camera at the QR code in your browser window.
If you can't successfully scan the QR code, you can add the account manually. To do this, tap on the words under the image that the camera displays. Then tap Choose another service and choose VK from the list provided. On the next screen, type in your username (phone number or email address) and the secret code shown under the QR code in the browser.
Type the code from Yandex Key in the Confirmation code field and click Confirm.
Amazon
If you haven't enabled two-step authentication yet:
Go to the two-factor authentication setup page.
Click Get Started.
In the page that opens, select the Authenticator App option. A block with a QR code will open.
Open Yandex Key on your phone and tap “+” to add a new account. The app will ask you to point your phone's camera at the QR code in your browser window.
If you can't successfully scan the QR code, you can add the account manually. To do this, tap on the words under the image that the camera displays. Then tap Choose another service and choose Amazon from the list provided. Click the Can't scan the barcode? link in the browser. Then enter your Amazon username and the secret key from Yandex Key.
Enter the code generated by Yandex Key in the field below and click Verify OTP and continue.
Read about how two-factor authentication works on Amazon and click Got it. Turn on two-factor authentication.
If you have already enabled two-factor authentication, but want to use Yandex Key instead of your old code generator, you should first clear the old settings:
Go to the two-factor authentication setup page.
Click Disable.
Enter your password, click Sign-In and enter the code. Click Sign-In.
Select Also clear my Two-Step Verification settings in the pop-up window and click Disable.
Click Skip to return to Security settings.
Now you can re-enable two-factor authentication using Yandex Key. Instructions are given in the “First activation” tab.
Learn more about two-factor authentication for Amazon accounts in the Amazon help center.
Dropbox
If you haven't enabled two-step authentication yet:
Go to the Security setup page.
Enable two-step verification.
Click Get started in the pop-up window.
Enter your current account password and click Next.
Select the Use a mobile app option and click Next.
Open Yandex Key on your phone and tap “+” to add a new account. The app will ask you to point your phone's camera at the QR code in your browser window.
If you can't successfully scan the QR code, you can add the account manually. To do this, tap on the words under the image that the camera displays. Then tap Choose another service and choose Dropbox from the list provided. Click the enter your secret key manually link in the browser and then enter your Dropbox username and the secret key from Yandex Key.
Click Next.
Enter the code generated by Yandex Key and click Next.
Enter your phone number if you want to set up a backup two-factor authentication method. Then, click Next.
Record or print your backup codes and click Enable two-step verification.
If you have already enabled two-step authentication, but now you want to use Yandex Key to generate codes:
Go to the Security setup page.
Use the Edit link next to Authenticator app.
Enter your current account password and click Next.
Select the Use a mobile app option and click Next.
Open Yandex Key on your phone and tap “+” to add a new account. The app will ask you to point your phone's camera at the QR code in your browser window.
If you can't successfully scan the QR code, you can add the account manually. To do this, tap on the words under the image that the camera displays. Then tap Choose another service and choose Dropbox from the list provided. Click the enter your secret key manually link in the browser and then enter your Dropbox username and the secret key from Yandex Key.
Click Next.
Enter the code generated by Yandex Key and click Next.
Enter your phone number if you want to set up a backup two-factor authentication method. Then, click Next.
Learn more about two-factor authentication for Dropbox accounts in the Dropbox help center.
Evernote
If you haven't enabled two-step authentication yet:
Go to the Security setup page.
Follow the Enable link in the Two-Step Verification section.
Click Continue, then click Continue again in the alert window.
Click Send Verification Email and confirm your email address.
Confirm your phone number: enter the code received by SMS and click Continue.
Enter the backup number or click Skip.
Click the button for the platform where you use Yandex Key.
Open Yandex Key on your phone and tap “+” to add a new account. The app will ask you to point your phone's camera at the QR code in your browser window.
If you can't successfully scan the QR code, you can add the account manually. To do this, tap on the words under the image that the camera displays. Then tap Choose another service and choose Evernote from the list provided. Click the Can't scan the barcode? link in the browser. Then enter your Evernote username and the secret key from Yandex Key.
Enter the code generated by Yandex Key and click Continue.
Record at least one backup code to use to enter your account. You'll need it to complete the next step. Click Continue.
Enter the backup code that you had recorded in the previous step and click Complete Setup.
If you have already enabled two-factor authentication, but want to use Yandex Key instead of your old code generator, you should first clear the old settings:
Go to the Security setup page.
Click Manage Settings in the Two-step verification is enabled block.
Use the Disable Two-Step Verification link and click Confirm.
Now you can re-enable two-factor authentication using Yandex Key. Instructions are given in the “First activation” tab.
Learn more about two-step authentication for Evernote accounts on the Evernote website.
FastMail
If you haven't set up a code generator yet:
Go to the FastMail website.
Click on the Mail menu button with your address (in the upper left corner) and go to Settings.
Under ACCOUNT, select Password & Security.
In the Two-Step Verification line, click Add.
Enter the base password. You will need to enter this password along with the code every time you want to log in using Yandex Key. Click Unlock.
Click Add Recovery Phone. Enter your number and click Send Verification Code. Enter the code you received and click Verify.
To return to the two-factor authentication settings page, click Done.
Click Set Up Two-Step Verification.
Select Authentication App (TOTP) and set the app name.
Open Yandex Key on your phone and tap “+” to add a new account. The app will ask you to point your phone's camera at the QR code in your browser window.
If you can't successfully scan the QR code, you can add the account manually. To do this, tap on the words under the image that the camera displays. Then tap Choose another service and choose FastMail from the list provided. Enter your FastMail login and the secret key from Yandex Key.
Enter the code generated by Yandex Key and click Save.
Now, to log in to FastMail, you will need to enter the base password, click Log In, enter the code generated by Yandex Key, and click Verify.
If you have already configured a code generator and you now want to switch to Yandex Key:
Go to the FastMail website and log in using the master password.
Click on the Mail menu button with your address (in the upper left corner) and go to Settings.
Under ACCOUNT, select Password & Security.
In the Two-Step Verification line, click Manage.
Confirm your password.
Click Remove next to the name of the app.
Now you can re-enable two-factor authentication using Yandex Key. Instructions are given in the “First activation” tab.
Learn more about two-step authentication for FastMail accounts by reading their documentation.
LastPass
If you haven't enabled two-step authentication yet:
Go to the LastPass website.
Click the Account Settings item in the menu on the left.
In the window that opens, go to the Multifactor Options tab.
Click the pencil icon in the Google Authenticator line.
In the Enabled pop-up list, select Yes.
In the Barcode row, click the View link.
Enter your current LastPass password and click Continue.
Open Yandex Key on your phone and tap “+” to add a new account. The app will ask you to point your phone's camera at the QR code in your browser window.
If you can't successfully scan the QR code, you can add the account manually. To do this, tap on the words under the image that the camera displays. Then tap Choose another service and choose LastPass from the list provided. Click OK in the browser. Then click View in the Private Key line. Enter your LastPass login in Yandex Key.
Click OK, then click Update.
Enter the code generated by Yandex Key. Enter your password and click OK.
If you have already enabled two-step authentication, but now you want to use Yandex Key to generate codes:
Go to the LastPass website.
Click the Account Settings item in the menu on the left.
In the window that opens, go to the Multifactor Options tab.
Click the pencil icon in the Google Authenticator line.
Click Regenerate in the Regenerate Key line. Then click OK. Confirm your password and click Continue.
Now you can re-enable two-factor authentication using Yandex Key. Instructions are given in the “First activation” tab.
Learn more about two-step verification for LastPass accounts in the LastPass Help Center.
Microsoft
If you haven't enabled two-step authentication yet:
- Go to the Security setup page.
- In the Two-step verification block, click Turn on.
- In the page that opens, click Next.
Select set up a different Authenticator app.. A page with a QR code will open.
Open Yandex Key on your phone and tap “+” to add a new account. The app will ask you to point your phone's camera at the QR code in your browser window.
If you can't successfully scan the QR code, you can add the account manually. To do this, tap on the words under the image that the camera displays. Then tap Choose another service and choose Microsoft from the list provided. Click on the I can't scan the bar code link in the browser. Then enter your username in Microsoft services and the secret key from Yandex Key.
- Enter the code from Yandex Key in the Code generated by app field and click Next.
- If you use Windows Phone, follow the instructions that appear. Then click Next.
- Read the information about application passwords. Then click Finish.
If you have already enabled two-step authentication, but now you want to use Yandex Key to generate codes:
- Go to the Security setup page.
Click the Add a new way to sign in or verify link and select Use an app.
Select set up a different Authenticator app.. A page with a QR code will open.
You will see a warning that the code generator you previously used will stop working if you set up a new one. Click Next.
Open Yandex Key on your phone and tap “+” to add a new account. The app will ask you to point your phone's camera at the QR code in your browser window.
If you can't successfully scan the QR code, you can add the account manually. To do this, tap on the words under the image that the camera displays. Then tap Choose another service and choose Microsoft from the list provided. Click on the I can't scan the bar code link in the browser. Then enter your username in Microsoft services and the secret key from Yandex Key.
- Enter the code from Yandex Key in the Code generated by app field and click Next.
Learn more about two-factor authentication for Microsoft accounts in the Microsoft help center.
Slack
If you haven't enabled two-step authentication yet:
Go to the setup page for your account.
Click Expand in the Two Factor Authentication block.
Click Setup Two Factor Authentication.
Enter your current Slack password and click Confirm Password.
Click the Use an app block.
Open Yandex Key on your phone and tap “+” to add a new account. The app will ask you to point your phone's camera at the QR code in your browser window.
If you can't successfully scan the QR code, you can add the account manually. To do this, tap on the words under the image that the camera displays. Then tap Choose another service and chooseSlack from the list provided. Click the Can't scan this barcode? link in the browser. Then enter your Slack username and the secret key from Yandex Key.
Enter the code generated by Yandex Key in the Enter Verification Code block and click Verify Code and Activate.
Then you can confirm the phone number to get codes via SMS if Yandex Key is unavailable for any reason.
If you have already enabled two-step authentication, but now you want to use Yandex Key to generate codes:
Go to the setup page for your account.
Click Expand in the Two Factor Authentication block.
Click Deactivate two factor authentication.
Now you can re-enable two-factor authentication using Yandex Key. Instructions are given in the “First activation” tab.
Learn more about two-step authentication for Slack accounts in the Slack Help Center.
TeamViewer
If you haven't enabled two-step authentication yet:
Go to the setup page for your account.
Click the Activate two factor authentication link in the Two factor authentication block.
In the window that opens, click Continue.
Open Yandex Key on your phone and tap “+” to add a new account. The app will ask you to point your phone's camera at the QR code in your browser window.
If you can't successfully scan the QR code, you can add the account manually. To do this, tap on the words under the image that the camera displays. Then tap Choose another service and choose TeamViewer from the list provided. Click the enter the secret key manually link in the browser and then enter your TeamViewer username and the secret key from Yandex Key.
Click Next.
Write down or print the recovery code.
Enter the code generated by Yandex Key and click Activate.
If you have already enabled two-step authentication, but now you want to use Yandex Key to generate codes:
Go to the setup page for your account.
- Click the Deactivate link in the Two factor authentication block.
- Enter the code generated by Yandex Key and click Deactivate.
Now you can re-enable two-factor authentication using Yandex Key. Instructions are given in the “First activation” tab.
Learn more about two-factor authentication for TeamViewer accounts in the TeamViewer help center.
Tumblr
If you haven't enabled two-step authentication yet:
Go to the Security setup page.
Click the Two-factor authentication switch in the Security block.
Enter your password, then click Send.
Flip the switch to Generate code via authenticator app.
Open Yandex Key on your phone and tap “+” to add a new account. The app will ask you to point your phone's camera at the QR code in your browser window.
If you are unable to scan the QR code correctly, please contact Tumblr support (use the Contact us link at the bottom of the page).
Enter the code from Yandex Key in the field below the barcode and click Enable.
If you have already enabled two-step authentication, but now you want to use Yandex Key to generate codes:
Go to the Security setup page.
- Turn off the Two-factor authentication switch in Security.
- Enter your Tumblr password and click Disable.
- Re-enable the Generate code via authenticator app switch.
Open Yandex Key on your phone and tap “+” to add a new account. The app will ask you to point your phone's camera at the QR code in your browser window.
If you are unable to scan the QR code correctly, please contact Tumblr support (use the Contact us link at the bottom of the page).
Enter the code from Yandex Key in the field below the barcode and click Enable.
Learn more about two-factor authentication for Tumblr accounts in the Tumblr help center.
WordPress
If you haven't enabled two-step authentication yet:
Go to the two-factor authentication setup page.
Select Set up using an app and click Get Started.
Open Yandex Key on your phone and tap “+” to add a new account. The app will ask you to point your phone's camera at the QR code in your browser window.
If you can't successfully scan the QR code, you can add the account manually. To do this, tap on the words under the image that the camera displays. Then tap Choose another service and choose WordPress from the list provided. Click on the Can't scan the barcode? link in the browser. Then enter your wordpress.com username and the secret key from Yandex Key.
Enter the code from Yandex Key in the field next to the QR code and click Enable.
Print or record your reserve codes and check I have printed or saved these codes. Then click All Finished.
If you have already enabled two-step authentication, but now you want to use Yandex Key to generate codes:
Go to the two-factor authentication setup page.
Click Disable Two-Step Authentication.
Enter the verification code and click Disable Two-Step.
Now you can re-enable two-factor authentication using Yandex Key. Instructions are given in the “First activation” tab.
Learn more about two-factor authentication for WordPress accounts in the WordPress help center.
Other services
You can add any service that supports 6-digit or 8-digit one-time passwords to Yandex Key (for example, services that use Google Authenticator passwords). If you already use a code generator, you may need to disable it first.
To add a service that is not supported by Yandex Key:
When setting up two-factor authentication, find the QR code or secret key that should be entered in the code generator.
Open Yandex Key on your phone and tap “+” to add a new account. The app will ask you to point your phone's camera at the QR code in your browser window.
If you can't successfully scan the QR code, you can add the account manually. To do this, tap on the words under the image that the camera displays. Then tap Choose another service and choose Other service from the list provided. Enter the service name, the username you use to log in to it, and the secret key.
Enter the code generated by Yandex Key in the service. If all settings are correct, the code will be accepted and you will be able to use two-factor authentication.