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Robinhood 2FA setup guide for secure trading accounts
Robinhood 2FA setup guide for secure trading accounts

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Robinhood

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Robinhood

Securing your Robinhood account with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) adds a layer of protection. Follow these steps to enable 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

Access security Settings

Access security Settings

In the Robinhood app, tap your profile icon at the bottom-right. Tap the three bars at the top-right and select Security and Privacy.

Log in to your Robinhood account
Log in to your Robinhood account
Log in to your Robinhood account

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STEP 03

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Tap Two-Factor Authentication, then choose the Authenticator App as your security method.

 Go to Robinhood security settings
 Go to Robinhood security settings
 Go to Robinhood security settings

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STEP 04

4. Verify your Phone Number

4. Verify your Phone Number

Robinhood will send a 6-digit code to your phone. Enter the code and copy the key provided. Tap Continue.

Robinhood 2FA setup guide for secure trading accounts
Robinhood 2FA setup guide for secure trading accounts
Robinhood 2FA setup guide for secure trading accounts

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STEP 05

Add Robinhood to Authenticator app

Add Robinhood to Authenticator app

Open the Authenticator App and tap the plus (+) icon. Select Manual Setup, then paste the copied key.

Robinhood 2FA setup guide for secure trading accounts
Robinhood 2FA setup guide for secure trading accounts
Robinhood 2FA setup guide for secure trading accounts

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STEP 06

Save Your Robinhood account in Authenticator app

Save Your Robinhood account in Authenticator app

Enter Robinhood as the account name, then tap Save to store the settings.

Robinhood 2FA setup guide for secure trading accounts
Robinhood 2FA setup guide for secure trading accounts
Robinhood 2FA setup guide for secure trading accounts

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STEP 07

Verify the Code

Verify the Code

Copy the 6-digit verification code from the Authenticator App and enter it into Robinhood to complete the setup.

Robinhood 2FA setup guide for secure trading accounts
Robinhood 2FA setup guide for secure trading accounts
Robinhood 2FA setup guide for secure trading accounts

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STEP 08

Save Backup Code

Save Backup Code

Store the backup code safely, as it allows account recovery if you lose access to the Authenticator App. Tap Continueto finish.

Robinhood 2FA setup guide for secure trading accounts
Robinhood 2FA setup guide for secure trading accounts
Robinhood 2FA setup guide for secure trading accounts

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