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LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for LinkedIn

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for LinkedIn

To enhance the security of your LinkedIn 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

1

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 LinkedIn account

Log in to your LinkedIn account

Log in to your LinkedIn account.

LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts

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STEP 03

Locate 2FA settings

Locate 2FA settings

Click the profile icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage and select Settings & Privacy

LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts

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STEP 04

Enable 2FA

Enable 2FA

Under Sign-In & Security, click Two-Step Verification to enable or change the Two-Step Verification method. Enable Two-Step Verification and select "Authenticator App" as the method.

LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts

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STEP 05

Add your Account

Add your Account

Open your authenticator app and tap on the (+) icon in the bottom right corner. Select "Enter Code Manually." Use "LinkedIn" as the issuer name.

LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts

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STEP 06

Add key

Add key

Set up by entering the secret key provided by LinkedIn into the Authenticator App.

LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts

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STEP 07

Verify the 2FA code

Verify the 2FA code

Enter the 6-digit verification code generated by your authenticator app to verify your device.

LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts

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STEP 08

You are all set!

You are all set!

Your two-step authentication is on. Whenever you log in from a new device, open your Authenticator app and enter the code when prompted.

LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts
LinkedIn 2FA setup guide for secure professional accounts

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