Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second step when you sign in: after your password, you enter a one-time code. Turn it on in Settings › Password & authentication. You can use an authenticator app, codes by email, or both.
Choose a method
- How
- A 6-digit code from an app such as Google Authenticator, Authy or 1Password.
- Backup
- Backup codes, each usable once.
- How
- We email you a one-time code each time you sign in.
- Needs
- Access to your account email.
Turn on the authenticator app
- Open Password & authentication
Sign in, open your account menu, then Settings, then Password & authentication. Click Set up authenticator app and confirm your current password.
Settings › Password & authentication - Scan the QR code
Scan it with your authenticator app, or enter the key manually.
- Enter the 6-digit code
Type the code your app shows, then click Turn on 2FA.
- Save your backup codes
Store them somewhere safe, then click I’ve saved these codes. Each code works once if you lose access to your app.
Turn on email codes
- Click Turn on email 2FA
In Password & authentication, under Email, click Turn on email 2FA and confirm your password.
- Enter the code from your email
We send a verification code to your email. Type it to finish.
When both methods are on, choose which one is used by default under Preferred at sign-in.
Turn it off or get new codes
To turn off the authenticator app, click Turn off 2FA and enter your password and a current authenticator or backup code. To turn off email codes, click Turn off email 2FA: we email you a code to confirm. Get new backup codes replaces your previous ones.
Lost your phone? Sign in with one of your backup codes, then set up the authenticator app again.
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