Two-step authentication adds extra security by making it harder for someone else to log in to your account, especially if they steal your password. When you enable two-step authentication, when someone attempts to log in to your account with your password, Firefox will also ask for a verification code from an authentication application 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 applications: *Authy 2-Factor Authentication **[https://authy.com/download/ Windows, MacOS] **[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.authy.authy Android] **[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/authy/id494168017?mt=8 iOS] *Microsoft Authenticator **[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.azure.authenticator Android] **[https://itunes.apple.com/app/microsoft-authenticator/id983156458 iOS] *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] *FreeOTP **[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.fedorahosted.freeotp Android] **[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/freeotp-authenticator/id872559395?mt=8 iOS] *andOTP (Android only) **[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.shadowice.flocke.andotp Google Play] **[https://github.com/andOTP/andOTP/releases GitHub] **[https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.shadowice.flocke.andotp F-Droid] ==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 by clicking {button Enable…}. #Open the authentication app of your choice. #Use the app to take a photo of the QR code, or click '''Can’t Scan Code''' to display a code to enter into the app. #Enter the code generated by the app into the Firefox Accounts Two-step authentication section. #Download or print the recovery codes and keep them in a safe place in case you lose access to your authentication application. The setup of your two-step authentication is now complete!

Two-step authentication adds extra security by making it harder for someone else to log in to your account, especially if they steal your password.

When you enable two-step authentication, when someone attempts to log in to your account with your password, Firefox will also ask for a verification code from an authentication application 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 applications:

• Authy 2-Factor Authentication
  • Windows, MacOS
  • Android
  • iOS
• Microsoft Authenticator
  • Android
  • iOS
• Google Authenticator
  • Android
  • iOS
• Duo Mobile
  • Android
  • iOS
• FreeOTP
  • Android
  • iOS
• andOTP (Android only)
  • Google Play
  • GitHub
  • F-Droid

Step two

Then follow these steps to set up two-step authentication in Firefox:

1. In the Menu bar at the top of the screen, click Firefox and then select Preferences or Settings, depending on your macOS version.Click the menu button and select Settings.
2. In the Firefox Account panel, click Manage account.
3. Expand the Two-step authentication section by clicking Enable….
4. Open the authentication app of your choice.
5. Use the app to take a photo of the QR code, or click Can’t Scan Code to display a code to enter into the app.
6. Enter the code generated by the app into the Firefox Accounts Two-step authentication section.
7. Download or print the recovery codes and keep them in a safe place in case you lose access to your authentication application.

The setup of your two-step authentication is now complete!