How to enable two-step verification for Amazon

How to enable two-step verification for Amazon

Aries Ikel picture by Aries Ikel·Updated 01 Oct 2024·6 minutes to read

1

Download Authenticator App

  • Before we start, download Amazon Authenticator App by searching for it in your Apple device's App Store.

    iOS Apple App Badge

2

Locate 2FA Settings

  • Log in to your Amazon account and select Account from the drop-down menu next to your profile picture in the upper right corner.

    Amazon account settings navigation – user accessing the ‘Account & Lists’ dropdown menu from the Amazon homepage, highlighting the ‘Account’ option for account settings.
3

Login and Security

  • Find and click on Login & security.

    Amazon account settings page – user navigating to ‘Login & Security’ under account management options to access settings for login credentials and security.
4

Two-Step Verification Settings

  • Choose Edit beside Two-Step Verification (2SV) Settings.

    Amazon login and security settings page with an arrow pointing to the ‘Two-Step Verification (2SV) Settings’ section for enhancing account security with two-factor authentication.
5

Get Started

  • Here you can get more info on how Two-Factor Authentication works and how to use it. When ready, click on Get Started.

    Amazon Two-Step Verification (2SV) settings page with an arrow pointing to the ‘Get Started’ button, highlighting the steps to enable two-factor authentication for securing an Amazon account.
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Authenticator App

  • Select Authenticator App as the preferred method of authentication

    Amazon Two-Step Verification (2SV) enrollment page with options to choose between phone number or authenticator app, showing a highlighted selection for ‘Authenticator App’ to generate OTPs for account security.
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Set up Two-Factor Authentication

  • In this step is shown the QR Code that contains the secret key which you need to scan with Authenticator App. Keep this page open as you reach for your device: iPhone, iPad or iPod.
    Note: Do not scan the demo image shown below.

    Amazon Two-Step Verification setup page displaying a QR code for configuring 2FA with an authenticator app, with an option to verify the OTP after scanning.
8

Capture QR Code

  • Open Authenticator App, tap the plus add new Item button, and hold your device up to the computer screen to scan the QR Code from Amazon web page.

    Authenticator app on iPhone displaying a list of accounts and the process of scanning a QR code from Amazon’s Two-Step Verification setup to add a new account for 2FA.
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Verification code

  • After successfully scanning the QR Code, Authenticator App will automatically choose the Amazon logo and autofill the account name and secret key. Click on Save when ready.
    Tip: You can choose the account icon by pressing on add new icon icon

    Authenticator app on iPhone displaying newly added Amazon account with verification code for two-step verification, alongside account details being saved on the authenticator app.
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Confirm OTP code

  • Once your Amazon account has been successfully added to the Authenticator App, enter the 6-digit code on the Amazon website and click Verify OTP and continue

    Amazon two-step verification setup page displaying an entered OTP code generated by an authenticator app, with a ‘Verify OTP and continue’ button highlighted to complete the authentication process.
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Two-Step Verification is Enabled

  • You have successfully enabled two-factor authentication(2FA) to protect your Amazon account, from now on, you will need to enter a One Time Password(OTP) from the Authenticator App when you would like to log in to your Amazon account.

    Amazon two-step verification settings page displaying a confirmation message ‘You’ve turned on Two-Step Verification,’ indicating that two-factor authentication is successfully enabled, with options to manage authentication and backup methods.

You're all set! You've enabled Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for your Amazon account. To learn more, visit the Amazon support page. Stay safe!

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