How to enable 2FA on Brandwatch
- Sign in to your Brandwatch account.
- Open Account settings → Security (the exact path varies; see the official docs link above).
- Choose your preferred method from the list — TOTP and hardware keys are the recommended options.
- For TOTP: scan the QR code with Kaito or your authenticator app of choice. Verify the first 6-digit code before saving.
- Save the recovery codes somewhere safe — they're your last resort if you lose your authenticator and your hardware keys.
Sharing Brandwatch 2FA with a team (with Kaito)
Kaito gives you a vault for shared TOTP and a real-time inbox for shared SMS, with per-token group permissions and an audit log on every code view. To share Brandwatch access with your team:
- In Kaito, go to Tokens → New and add the Brandwatch 2FA seed (or scan the QR).
- Permission the token to a group:
code-onlyfor most teammates,full-seedonly for the admins who would handle rotation. - Stream the audit log to your SIEM if you want a complete record of which team members generated codes for Brandwatch and when.
Note: Brandwatch's terms on account sharing are unclear or grey-area. Many teams share access in practice; doing so via Kaito gives you a clean audit trail if it ever becomes a question.
Frequently asked questions
Does Brandwatch support 2FA?
Yes. Brandwatch supports 2FA via TOTP.
What is the most secure 2FA method for Brandwatch?
TOTP via an authenticator app is the most secure option Brandwatch currently supports.
Can I share Brandwatch 2FA with my team?
Brandwatch's terms on account sharing are grey-area. Many teams share access in practice; using Kaito gives you a clean audit trail if it ever becomes a question.
How long does it take to enroll Brandwatch 2FA in Kaito?
Under two minutes. Open the Brandwatch security settings, scan the QR code with Kaito's add-token flow, and verify the first generated code matches.