Enabling two-factor authentication

You can set up an additional layer of account security that uses a time-based one-time password (TOTP) system as a second factor in user authentication. Before setting up two-factor authentication (2FA), ensure that your smartphone has a TOTP-compliant application such as Google Authenticator or Authy.

You can configure two-factor authentication settings in the Personal Settings area of the Account settings page.

Personal Settings — Enabling two-factor authentication
Figure 1. Personal Settings — Enabling two-factor authentication
Scanning the QR code and entering the 6-digit code
Figure 2. Scanning the QR code and entering the 6-digit code

To enable two-factor authentication, complete the following steps:

  1. In the top-right corner of the page, click your account.
  2. Click Account settings.
  3. In the Your Account section, click Personal Settings.
  4. In the Personal Settings section, click Two Factor Authentication is disabled.
  5. Enter your password in the Confirm your password field.
  6. Click Enable.
  7. Using your authenticator application on your device, scan the QR code.
    Your authenticator application generates a six-digit code.
  8. Enter the six-digit code in the Confirm your 6 digit code field.
  9. Click Enable.
    Two-factor authentication is now enabled.