How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on PayPal

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Step 1 ：Download Authenticator App

Download and install the Authenticator App from your device's App Store.

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Step 2 ：Setup Step

Log in to your account on the PayPal website, click the Settings icon next to "Log out."

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Step 3 ：Setup Step

Click Security near the top of the page.

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Step 4 ：Setup Step

Click Set Up to the right of "2-step verification."

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Step 5 ：Setup Step

Choose "Use an authenticator app."

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Step 6 ：Setup Step

Click Set it Up and follow the steps on the screen.

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Step 7 ：Setup Step

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.

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Step 8 ：Scan QR Code in App

Open our Authenticator App, tap the '+' button at the top right of the screen, and then hold your device near the computer screen to scan the QR code.

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Step 9 ：Get Dynamic Verification Code

After successfully scanning, a 6-digit code will appear in your App. Please note that this code refreshes every 30 seconds.

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Step 10 ：Setup Step

Return to the PayPal webpage, enter the 6-digit code displayed in step 8, and then click "Next".

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Step 11 ：Setup Successful

Now, you have successfully setup 2FA for your PayPal account. From now on, when you attempt to sign in to your PayPal account, you will need to use our Authenticator App.

How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on PayPal

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