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How to enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for Robinhood

How to enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for Robinhood

Kevin Archer picture by Kevin Archer·Updated 01 Oct 2024·6 minutes to read

1

Download Authenticator App

  • Before we start, download Robinhood Authenticator App by searching for it in your Apple device's App Store or click on the button below Download on the App Store

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2

Locate 2FA Settings

  • Open your Robinhood app on your mobile device. Tap on your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile, then tap (3 bars icon) in the top right. After, choose Security and Privacy.

    Step-by-step guide for navigating to Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) settings in the Robinhood app. Step 1: A red box highlights the profile icon in the bottom-right corner of the home screen. Step 2: A red arrow points to the menu icon in the top-right corner of the profile screen. Step 3: A red box highlights the ‘Security and Privacy’ option in the menu, where users can manage password, 2FA, and data sharing settings.
3

Next Step

  • Find and press on Two-Factor Authentication, after, select Authenticator App.

    Step-by-step guide for enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) in the Robinhood app. The left screen shows the ‘Security’ page, with a red box highlighting the ‘Two-Factor Authentication’ option marked as ‘Disabled.’ The right screen shows the ‘Select a method’ page, with a red box around the ‘Authenticator app’ option for setting up 2FA using an authenticator app.
4

Verify Your Phone Number

  • Robinhood will send you a 6 digit security code to your phone number. Enter the received code into the verification field. Next, copy the provided key, when done tap on Continue.

    Step-by-step guide for verifying identity and setting up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) in the Robinhood app. The left screen shows a text message verification page, with a red box highlighting the field to enter the one-time code sent to the user’s phone number. The right screen shows the ‘Use an authenticator app’ page, with a red box around the setup key that users can copy to their authenticator app for generating verification codes.
5

Add a New Account

  • Open Authenticator App and at the bottom of the screen, tap the plus button add Item and select the Manually option.

    Two-step process for adding a new account in an authenticator app for Robinhood. The left screen shows the authenticator app’s home screen with a red arrow pointing to the ‘+’ button to add a new account. The right screen shows the ‘Scan QR Code’ page, with a red box around the ‘Manually’ option to input the setup key manually instead of scanning a QR code.
6

Save your Robinhood Account

  • Paste the copied key into the Key section in Authenticator App. Next, choose the account icon by pressing on add Item icon. After, write the service name (Robinhood) and your account name. Finally, tap on Save.

    Two-step process for adding a Robinhood account to an authenticator app. The left screen highlights the fields for service name, account email, and secret key with red arrows. The right screen shows the completed account details for Robinhood, with a red box highlighting the ‘Save’ button in the top-right corner to finalize the account setup.
7

Verify Authenticator App

  • Copy the numerical code from Authenticator App and confirm it on the Robinhood app. Note that this code refreshes every 30 seconds.

    Two-step process for verifying the Robinhood account with an authenticator app. The left screen shows the Robinhood account in the authenticator app with the 6-digit Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) code. The right screen shows the ‘Verify Authenticator App’ page, with a red box highlighting the field where the 6-digit code is entered to complete the verification process.
8

Backup Code

  • Your Robinhood account is now protected. We recommend you store it digitally in a safe place. Press Continue and that's all.

    Robinhood app screen displaying an ‘Emergency Backup Code.’ A red box highlights the backup code that users are instructed to store safely in case they lose access to their device. The ‘Copy Backup Code’ option is available, and a ‘Continue’ button is shown below to proceed.

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

Robinhood Support Page

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