Setup 2FA Garmin Connect with WeightSyncr
Complete guide to connect your 2FA-enabled Garmin Connect account with WeightSyncr for secure weight data syncing.
🔒 Security First
WeightSyncr fully supports Garmin Connect accounts with 2FA enabled. This guide shows you how to connect your secure account.
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What You Need to Know
✅ Great News!
WeightSyncr fully supports Garmin Connect accounts with 2FA enabled. The setup process is identical to non-2FA accounts, with just one additional verification step.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra security layer to your Garmin Connect account. Here's what you need:
- Your Garmin Connect login credentials (email/username and password)
- Access to your 2FA method:
- Authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.)
- SMS text messages
- Backup codes
- WeightSyncr app installed on your iPhone
Connection Process
Connecting your 2FA-enabled Garmin account is straightforward:
- Open WeightSyncr and go to the Settings tab
- Tap "Connect Garmin Account"
- Enter your credentials on Garmin's secure login page:
- Email or username
- Password
- Complete 2FA verification:
- Garmin will prompt for your 2FA code
- Open your authenticator app or check SMS
- Enter the 6-digit code
- Enter your Garmin Connect credentials to connect your account
- Wait for the connection to complete
- Verify you see "Connected" status in Settings
Security Note: Your 2FA code is processed securely by Garmin's servers. WeightSyncr never sees or stores your login credentials.
That's it! Your 2FA-enabled account is now connected and you can start syncing weight data.
Troubleshooting 2FA
2FA Code Not Working
- Check time sync: Ensure your phone's time is accurate (authenticator codes are time-based)
- Try a fresh code: Wait for a new code to generate (codes expire every 30 seconds)
- Use backup codes: If you have Garmin backup codes saved, try one of those
- SMS delays: Text message codes may take 1-2 minutes to arrive
"Authentication Failed" Error
- Verify credentials: Double-check your Garmin Connect login details
- Test direct login: Try logging into garmin.com in Safari to confirm your account works
- Clear browser data: If using iPhone, clear Safari cache in Settings
- Try again: Sometimes temporary server issues cause authentication failures
Stuck on Authorization Screen
- Close and retry: Force close WeightSyncr and start the connection process again
- Check network: Ensure you have a stable internet connection
- Disable VPN: Some VPNs interfere with authentication processes
Annual Reconnection
For security reasons, 2FA-enabled accounts may require periodic re-authentication:
📅 Heads Up!
Accounts with 2FA may need to reconnect once per year for security compliance.
When this happens: WeightSyncr will show "Disconnected" in Settings, and syncs will fail until you reconnect.
How to Reconnect
If you see a "Disconnected" status after months of working syncing:
- Go to WeightSyncr Settings
- Tap "Connect Garmin Account" (no need to disconnect first)
- Complete the same 2FA process as initial setup
- Your sync history and settings remain intact
This reconnection takes less than 2 minutes and maintains all your previous sync data.
Security Benefits
Using 2FA with WeightSyncr provides several security advantages:
Account Protection
Even if someone gets your password, they can't access your Garmin account without your 2FA device.
Data Privacy
Your health data stays secure with enterprise-grade authentication protecting your Garmin account.
🏆 Best Practice
We recommend enabling 2FA on your Garmin Connect account for maximum security. WeightSyncr works seamlessly with 2FA and adds no complexity to your daily use.
WeightSyncr Team
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