How to enable two-step verification for Amazon
by Aries Ikel·Updated 01 Oct 2024·6 minutes to read
Download Authenticator App
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.
Login and Security
Find and click on Login & security.
Two-Step Verification Settings
Choose Edit beside Two-Step Verification (2SV) Settings.
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.
Authenticator App
Select Authenticator App as the preferred method of authentication
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.
Capture QR Code
Open Authenticator App, tap the plus button, and hold your device up to the computer screen to scan the QR Code from Amazon web page.
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 icon
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
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.
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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