{"id":5660,"date":"2025-12-05T01:16:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T01:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/?p=5660"},"modified":"2025-12-05T01:16:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T01:16:30","slug":"authy-not-syncing-across-devices-until-you-enable-multi-device-mode-a-step-by-step-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thumbtube.com\/blog\/authy-not-syncing-across-devices-until-you-enable-multi-device-mode-a-step-by-step-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"Authy Not Syncing Across Devices Until You Enable Multi-Device Mode \u2014 A Step-by-Step Fix"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, you’ve got Authy set up to protect your precious accounts with two-factor authentication. Kudos! But now you’re staring at your tablet, wondering why your tokens aren\u2019t showing up like they do on your phone. You’re not going crazy \u2014 it\u2019s just that Authy keeps things locked down tight… until you tell it otherwise.<\/p>\n

TL;DR (Too Long, Didn’t Read)<\/h3>\n

Authy doesn\u2019t sync your two-factor authentication codes across devices by default. To activate syncing, you need to enable a feature called Multi-device mode<\/b>. Once that\u2019s on, adding a new device and seeing your existing accounts become much easier. We\u2019ll walk you through it step by step below.<\/p>\n

What Is Multi-Device Mode?<\/h2>\n

Multi-device mode<\/i> is a security feature in Authy that controls whether or not new devices can be linked to your Authy account. It also allows for syncing your 2FA tokens across multiple devices like phones, tablets, or computers.<\/p>\n

By default, this mode is disabled<\/b> to keep your data safe. Someone would need access to your current device to allow a new device to sync. Smart, right?<\/p>\n

Why Your Devices Aren\u2019t Syncing<\/h2>\n

Your codes appear on one device but are oddly missing on another. That\u2019s because with Multi-device mode turned off, Authy treats each device like a secret agent \u2014 stealthy and isolated. So even if you install Authy on a second phone, unless the mode is enabled, those tokens won\u2019t transfer over.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry though. You\u2019re just a few taps away from fixing this issue.<\/p>\n

Step-by-Step Fix: Enabling Multi-Device Mode<\/h2>\n

To sync tokens between devices, you first need to turn on Multi-device mode from your existing Authy device. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n

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  1. Open the Authy app<\/b> on your primary device (the one that currently displays your tokens).<\/li>\n
  2. Tap on the menu icon<\/b> (three dots in the upper right corner or the gear icon depending on your device).<\/li>\n
  3. Go to Settings<\/b>.<\/li>\n
  4. Select the tab labeled Devices<\/b>.<\/li>\n
  5. Toggle Allow Multi-device<\/b> to ON.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Boom!<\/b> You’ve now enabled permission for syncing across devices. Easy, right?<\/p>\n\"\"\n

    Adding Another Device<\/h2>\n

    Now that Multi-device mode is on, you can add another device and see those tokens magically appear. Here\u2019s what to do:<\/p>\n

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    1. Download<\/b> the Authy app on your second device (another phone, tablet, or a desktop).<\/li>\n
    2. Open the app and enter your phone number<\/b> (the one linked to your Authy account).<\/li>\n
    3. You\u2019ll get a verification request<\/b> sent to your original device. Approve it.<\/li>\n
    4. Once approved, the app on the new device will load all your tokens.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      It might take a few seconds for all tokens to show up. Don\u2019t panic! Stretch, get coffee, come back \u2014 they\u2019ll be there.<\/p>\n

      Important Tips<\/h2>\n