Compare Revisions

Protect your account with two-step authentication.

Two-step authentication adds extra security by making it harder for someone else to log into your account, especially if they steal your password. When you enable two-step authentication, when someone attempts to log into your account with your password, Firefox will also ask for a verification code from an app that’s on your phone for proof that it’s really you. =How do I enable two-step authentication?= ==Step one== Before you get started, download one of the following authentication apps: *Google Authenticator **[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2 Android] **[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-authenticator/id388497605?mt=8 iOS] *Duo Mobile **[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duosecurity.duomobile&hl=en Android] **[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/duo-mobile/id422663827?mt=8 iOS] *Authy 2-Factor Authentication **[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.authy.authy Android] **[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/authy/id494168017?mt=8 iOS] ==Step two== Then follow these steps to set up two-step authentication in Firefox: #[[Template:optionspreferences]] #In the ''Firefox Account'' panel, click '''Manage account'''. #Expand the Two-step authentication section. #;{note}This feature currently might not appear for all users. If it isn’t visible, add '''&showTwoStepAuthentication=true''' to the URL and refresh the page.{/note} #Open the authentication app of your choice on your phone. #Use the app to take a photo of the QR code and enter the provided code into the Firefox Accounts Two-step authentication section. #;{note}If you are unable to scan the QR code, click `Can’t Scan Code` to manually see the code.{/note} #Download and print the recovery codes and keep them somewhere convenient in case you lose your phone. Setup is complete!