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Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Twitch

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication for Twitch

To enhance the security of your Twitch 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 Twitch account

Log in to your Twitch account

Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts
Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts
Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts

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STEP 03

Locate 2FA settings

Locate 2FA settings

Go to your Profile → Settings

Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts
Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts
Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts

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STEP 04

Enable 2FA

Enable 2FA

Go to the Security and Privacy section, then press on "Set Up Two-Factor Authentication" in the Security section. Click on "Enable 2FA" in the next window.

Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts
Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts
Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts

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STEP 05

Verify your Account

Verify your Account

Verify your account with your mobile number. Enter your mobile number, click Continue, then verify with OTP, which is sent to your mobile number.

Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts
Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts
Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts

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STEP 06

QR code

QR code

A pop-up window will appear for you to scan the QR code with the Authenticator App. Keep this window open as you reach for your phone.

Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts
Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts
Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts

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STEP 07

Add your Account

Add your Account

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. After successfully scanning the code, the Authenticator App will automatically add your Twitch account in the app.

Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts
Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts
Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts

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STEP 08

Verify the Two-Factor Authentication

Verify the Two-Factor Authentication

Copy the code generated by the Authenticator App, go to Twitch, and paste the code there.

Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts
Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts
Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts

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STEP 09

You're all set!

You're all set!

Authentication is now enabled for your Twitch account.

Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts
Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts
Twitch 2FA setup guide for secure streaming accounts

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