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Turn on two-step verification

Add a code from an authenticator app at sign-in, so nobody can use your account even if they know your password.

With two-step verification, when you sign in we ask for your password plus a 6-digit code from an authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, 1Password, Authy or another). It takes a minute to set up.

  1. Go to My profile and find Two-step verification.
  2. Click Turn on.
  3. Scan the QR code with the app. If you can't scan it, type the key we show you into the app (type: time-based).
  4. Enter the 6-digit code the app shows and click Turn on verification.
  5. Save your Recovery codes: copy them or click Download .txt. Then confirm you've saved them and click Done.

This is the only time you'll see your recovery codes. If you lose your phone, each code lets you in once. Keep them in a password manager or print them.

If you're running low on codes, you can Generate new codes in the same section (the old ones stop working). To turn it off, we ask for your password and a code from the app (or a recovery code).

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