Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a multi-layered security mechanism, designed to verify the identity of a user when accessing an account. This enhances protection against unauthorized access.
2FA is particularly crucial for safeguarding your crypto assets and Binance account. Even if a hacker manages to obtain your password, they would still need the second factor (e.g., Google Authenticator) to gain entry to your account, making it considerably more challenging to breach your security.
1. Log in to your Binance website, choose the [Account] icon under [Profile] tab.
2. Tap the [Security] in [Account] section.
1. Log in to your account from the Binance app and click on the [Binance] icon.
2. Tab the [＞] button next to Account Profile.
3. On the Account Center page, select [Security]
From this step onwards, the operations are the same on both the website and the app.
1. Under [Passkeys (Biometrics)], click [Enable]
2. At the next page, read the pop-up message and click [Add Passkey]
3. The security code will be sent to your Email/ SMS. Kindly check your Email/ SMS to get the 6-digits code and enter it in the Verification box.
Then, click [Submit]
4. Tab [Save another way] at the bottom left of the pop-up page.
5. Select the option to save the passkey.
5.1 iCloud Keychain
Select iCloud Keychain and log in to your account.
5.2 Smartphone or Tablet
Select [Use a phone or Tablet], then tab [Open Settings], and connect the smartphone or tablet you are using to the computer/ phone via Bluetooth.
5.3 Using Touch ID or password on PC
5.4 USB Security Key (Yubikey)
6. Once you see the following pop up, it means you have enabled successfully
1. Under [Email] or [SMS], click [Manage].
Since the steps to enable Email and SMS are the same. Hence, in this FAQ will use SMS as an example for the instructions.
2. On the next screen, read the pop-up message and click [Add Phone Number].
3. Choose the country code and enter the phone number. Then, click [Get Code]
4. Check the SMS code on your phone, enter it in the Verification box , and then tab [Submit].
5. On the Security Verification page, you can either enter the Google Authenticator and Email code or use Passkey to complete the verification.
Important Note: Depends on your Security settings, the Security Verification Requirements will be different.
6. Once you see the following pop up, it means you have enabled successfully.
1. Under [Authenticator App], click [Manage].
2. On the next screen, read the pop-up message and click [Enable Authenticator App].
3. On the Security Verification page, you can either enter the SMS code and Email code or use Passkey to complete the verification.
Important Note: Depends on your Security settings, the Security Verification Requirements will be different.
4. You’ll see a QR code and a 16-digit code. DO NOT click [OK] at this step.
5. You can either scan the QR code with your Google Authenticator or enter the 16-digit code manually
6. Make sure that you scan the QR code within the yellow lines.
7. After scanning, the associated account will appear.
8. If you want to change the account name, long-press on Binance.com, and a pencil icon will appear. Tap on the pencil icon.
In some apps, swiping the authentication code might appear a pencil icon.
9. Edit the account name in the red mark, then click [Save] at the bottom.
10. Once you’ve completed this step in your Google Authenticator, click [Next].
11. Enter the 6-digit code from your Google Authenticator and click [Submit].
12 Once you see the following pop up, it means you have enabled successfully.
The Google authenticator code changes every 30 seconds, so it is possible that you did not enter it in time.
Therefore, as soon as the code is displayed on Google Authenticator app, please copy and paste it or enter it immediately.
The code may have been delivered to your spam folder, so please kindly check your Email.
To prevent this issue, please refer to the following FAQ and adjust your settings accordingly.
How to whitelist Binance Email?
If you still do not receive the email code after making these adjustments, please refer to the following FAQ as well.
The email address or phone number you have added is already linked to another Binance account, so it cannot be activated.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our customer support through Binance Customer Support
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