Authenticator App for Etsy
To enhance your Etsy account security, consider enabling two-factor authentication (2FA). This guide will help you understand how to set up and use Etsy 2FA effectively. Learn how to enable 2FA for Etsy, set up your preferred authentication method, and keep your account secure when signing in.
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To setup 2FA for your Etsy account with our Authenticator App, you need to follow the next steps:
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Download and install the Authenticator App from your device's App Store.
Log in to your account on the Etsy website, click your avatar on the top right corner, then select "Account settings".
Under the "Security" section, click "Turn on 2FA".
Select "Authenticator App", then click "Continue".
In this step, a QR code containing the secret key is displayed. Next, you need to use our Authenticator App to scan this QR code. Please keep this popup open to complete the setup.
Open our Authenticator App, click the + button at the bottom right of the screen, then hold your device near the computer screen to scan the QR code.
After successfully scanning, a 6-digit code will be shown at the bottom of the screen. Please note that this code refreshes every 30 seconds.
Return to the Etsy webpage, enter the 6-digit code displayed in step 6, and then click "Submit".
Remember to click "Save" in the Authenticator App to save your account, or you may lose access to your account!
Now, you have successfully setup 2FA for your Etsy account. From now on, when you attempt to sign in to your Etsy account, you will need to use our Authenticator App.