Documentation

• Getting Started with FactorCat

  Set up FactorCat in under 5 minutes. Three entry points — app-first, extension-first, or web-first. Connect your phone and browser for push-approve MFA auto-fill.

• Adding Factors

  Add 2FA tokens to FactorCat by scanning QR codes, entering secrets manually, or letting the browser extension detect MFA setup pages automatically.

• Cloud Vault

  Cloud Vault stores your 2FA factors with cloud-managed encryption. Syncs across devices, recovers on sign-in, free for up to 50 factors.

• Locked Vault

  Locked Vault uses zero-knowledge encryption. Your master key never leaves your phone. FactorCat cannot access your secrets. Best for high-value accounts.

• Emergency Kit & Recovery

  How to back up your Locked Vault recovery key and restore access on a new device.

• Data Protection & Backups

  How FactorCat backs up your data — backup schedule, storage layers, immutable key storage, recovery scenarios, and monitoring.

• Push Approval

  FactorCat sends a push notification when your browser needs an MFA code. Tap approve on your phone and the code fills in automatically.

• Auto-Fill

  FactorCat auto-fills 2FA codes in your browser after you approve on your phone. Domain matching, clipboard fallback, and the extension never holds your secrets.

• Pairing Your Phone and Browser

  Connect your phone to the FactorCat browser extension. Same-account auto-linking or QR pairing. Once paired, push-approve and auto-fill just work.

• Importing Factors

  Import your 2FA tokens into FactorCat. Scan Google Authenticator export QR codes, migrate from Authy, paste otpauth URIs, or upload CSV.

• Sharing Factors

  Share 2FA factors with teammates or family. Share-to-invite is free for all users. Anonymous link sharing available on Supporter and Pro tiers.

• Troubleshooting

  Fix push notification issues, approval timeouts, extension detection problems, pairing failures, and lost phone recovery in FactorCat.

• Frequently Asked Questions

  Answers to common questions about FactorCat — accounts, security, vaults, billing, and troubleshooting.