How to set up two-factor authentication on Amazon to protect your account data and payment information
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Dave Johnson
Nov 6, 2020, 22:35 IST
Amazon offers two-factor authentication to secure your account.Thomas Barwick/Getty Images
You can set up two-factor authentication on Amazon to keep your personal info, credit cards, and transactions secure if someone gets your password.
Amazon refers to two-factor authentication as two-step verification, and you can find the settings in the "Login & security" section of your Amazon account page.
If possible, use an authentication app instead of your mobile phone number for two-step authentication.
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Like any online retailer, Amazon is a potential security risk for you — if your account is compromised, hackers could get access to your credit card information, personal details, and shopping history.
That's why it's a good idea to enable two-factor authentication for your Amazon account, so anyone accessing your account needs to confirm with more than just a password.
You can set up Amazon's two-factor verification with your mobile phone number or using an authentication app on your phone.
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1. Open the Amazon website in a browser and log in if needed.
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2. Hover your mouse over "Account & Lists" at the top of the page and then click "Account" in the dropdown menu.
3. On the Your Account page, click "Login & security."
4. In the list of options on the Login & Security page, click "Edit" to the right of "Two-Step Verification (2SV) Settings."
5. On the Two-Step Verification (2SV) Settings page, read the instructions and then click "Get Started."
6. Follow the instructions to set up your two-factor authentication. You can use your phone number – if you do this, whenever you log into Amazon from a new device, you'll be texted a one-time code you need to enter in the browser.
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You can also choose to use an authenticator app, which is somewhat more secure. With apps like Google Authenticator or Authy, you'll be asked to enter a code from the app whenever you try to log in from an unknown device.
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