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How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Bitcoin

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Bitcoin

To enhance the security of your Bitcoin account, enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a must. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up 2FA using the Authenticator App.

Step By Step Guide

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STEP 01

Download and Install Authenticator App

Download and Install Authenticator App

For iOS: Visit the App Store and search for "Authenticator App" Download and install the app.

For Android: Head to the Google Play Store, search for "Authenticator App" and install it.

Download App

Download App

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STEP 02

Log in to your Binance account.

Log in to your Binance account.

Log in to your Binance account, click on your profile picture in the top right, and then choose Security.

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STEP 03

Locate 2FA settings

Locate 2FA settings

Find Binance/Google Authenticator and select Enable.

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STEP 04

Enable 2FA

Enable 2FA

Choose Authenticator and press Next. Download the app and follow the steps.

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STEP 05

QR Code

QR Code

This step shows the QR Code containing the secret key, which you need to scan with the Authenticator app. Keep this window open while you set up your device.

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STEP 06

Capture QR Code

Capture QR Code

Open the Authenticator app, and at the bottom of the screen, tap the plus button and hold your device up to the computer screen to scan the QR code.

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STEP 07

Two-Factor Authentication Code (2FA)

Two-Factor Authentication Code (2FA)

After successfully scanning the QR Code, the Authenticator app will autofill the account name and secret key. Tap on Add, then copy the code.

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STEP 08

Verify Your 2FA Code

Verify Your 2FA Code

First, confirm the code sent to your email by copying and pasting it into the Email Verification Code field. Next, paste the code from the Authenticator app into the Binance website's Authenticator App field.

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STEP 09

You're All Set!

You're All Set!

You have successfully enabled two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Binance account. Use the Authenticator app whenever you log in to your Binance account.

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