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How do I turn on two-factor authentication?

Open account settings and enable 2FA with an authenticator app or email codes. Save the backup codes somewhere safe — they're your way in if you lose your device. Active sessions can be reviewed and signed out remotely at any time.

Quick answer

Open account settings, go to Security, and enable 2FA with an authenticator app (preferred) or email codes. Save the backup codes somewhere safe — they're your recovery path if you lose your phone.

How do I turn on two-factor authentication?

Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second step to signing in, so even if someone has your password they can't get into your account. Open your account settings and go to Security.

Two 2FA methods

  • Authenticator app (recommended) — use Google Authenticator, Authy, 1Password, or any TOTP-compatible app. Scan the QR code on screen, enter the 6-digit code from the app, and 2FA is on.
  • Email codes — we send a 6-digit code to your email each time you sign in. Less secure than an authenticator app (because it depends on your email being secure), but easier if you don't want to install an app.

Pick whichever fits — you can switch between them later, or use both.

Save your backup codes

When 2FA is on, you'll be given a set of backup codes. Each code works once and lets you sign in without your authenticator app or email. Save them somewhere secure — a password manager is ideal. If you lose your phone and don't have the codes, recovering your account takes much longer.

You can regenerate the backup codes at any time, which invalidates the old set.

Active sessions

A list of your active sessions — device, browser, location, last active time — lives in the 2FA section. You can sign any of them out remotely. Useful if you think your account has been compromised, or if you left yourself signed in on a shared computer.

Signing in with 2FA on

When you sign in from a new device, after entering your password you'll be asked for:

  • The 6-digit code from your authenticator app, or
  • The 6-digit code emailed to you, or
  • One of your backup codes

Trusted devices can be remembered for a set period so you're not prompted on every sign-in.

Turning 2FA off

You can disable 2FA from the same Security page. You'll be asked to confirm with your password. Once off, your account is back to password-only, so only do this if you have a specific reason — and consider turning it back on later.

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