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Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Snapchat

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Snapchat

To enhance the security of your Snapchat 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 Snapchat account

Log in to your Snapchat account

Tap on your bitmoji at the top left corner.

Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts

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STEP 03

Locate 2FA settings

Locate 2FA settings

In your profile, tap on the settings icon in the top right corner.

Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts

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STEP 04

Enable 2FA

Enable 2FA

In the settings module, tap on two-factor authentication.

Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts

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STEP 05

Set up two-factor authenticator

Set up two-factor authenticator

In the Two-Factor authentication module, tap on Continue. Select "Authenticator App" as your verification method and click on the "Set Up Manually" option.

Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts

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STEP 06

Add your account

Add your account

A secret key will be displayed on the screen. Open the authenticator app, tap on plus (+) button and add the key in that field. This will generate a verification code in your authenticator app.

Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts

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STEP 07

Verify the 2FA code

Verify the 2FA code

Authenticator app will generate 6-digit codes. Type the verification code in the space provided in Snapchat. Remember, the code updates every 30 seconds.

Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts

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STEP 08

You are all set!

You are all set!

This will generate a set of recovery codes for your account. Save them in your device for backup.

Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts
Snapchat 2FA setup guide for secure accounts

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