Your Amazon account gives you access to online shopping, as well as movies, TV shows, and music streaming. With Amazon Prime, you can watch TV shows and movies. Amazon MusicYou can stream and download your favorite music anytime. In addition to these services, your Amazon account includes information related to payment methods and delivery addresses. So, to secure your Amazon account, you can opt for two-step verification. Here's how to enable two-step verification (2FA) on your Amazon account.
How to enable two-step verification (2FA) on your Amazon account
You can enable two-step verification for your Amazon account by using the official Amazon website on your desktop and mobile app. Let's walk you through the steps for both platforms.
Enable on desktop
Step 1: Open a site Amazon In a web browser on a Mac or Windows device.
Step 2: Log in to Amazon account your and click on Account and Lists in the upper right corner.
Step 3: Locate Your account.
Step 4: Click Login and security.
Step 5: Enter Amazon account password Yours again for confirmation.
Step 6: Scroll down and tap start button Next to 2-step verification.
Step 7: Click on the button Getting started.
Step 8: Enter Phone Number Which you want to use as your authenticator.
Step 9: tap on tracking.
Step 10: Enter Passcode One-time verification of your phone number.
Step 11: Scroll down and tap "I got it"Please turn on 2-step verification below.
Two-step verification is then enabled for your Amazon account.
Turn off 2-step verification for Amazon on desktop
You can remove 2-step verification from your Amazon account on your computer by following these steps.
Step 1: Open Amazon website In a web browser on a Mac or Windows device.
Step 2: tap on Accounts and lists in the upper-right corner and select Your account.
Step 3: Click Login and security.
Step 4: Scroll down and tap "Administration" Next to 2-step verification.
Step 5: tap on disabled.
Step 6: tap on Disable again For confirmation.
Activate on mobile
Step 1: Open Amazon app On your iPhone or Android phone.
Step 2: Click on profile icon At the bottom.
Step 3: Click on Your account.
Step 4: Locate Login and security.
Step 5: Scroll down and tap start button Next to 2-step verification.
Step 6: Click on Getting started.
Step 7: Locate Your phone number and press the . button Please send OTP.
Step 8: Click on "I have understood"Please turn on the button. XNUMX-Step Verification.
Turn off 2-step verification for Amazon on mobile
Step 1: Open an app Amazon On your iPhone or Android phone.
Step 2: Click on profile icon and select Your account.
Step 3: Click on Login and security.
Step 4: Locate disabled.
Step 5: Click on Disable again For confirmation.
Change phone number for Amazon 2-step verification
If you want to change the phone number entered as your 2-step verification authentication device, here's how to do it on Amazon's official webpage.
Step 1: Open a site Amazon In a web browser on a Mac or Windows device.
Step 2: Log in to Your account and click Accounts and lists in the upper right corner.
Step 3: Locate Your account.
Step 4: Click Login and security.
Step 5: Scroll down and tap "Administration" Next to 2-step verification.
Step 6: Click "A change" Next to your previously registered mobile phone number.
Step 7: Enter your new mobile phone number and click on tracking.
Follow the on-screen steps and your Amazon account number will be changed for 2-step verification.
How to Use Google Authenticarator for Amazon Two-Step Verification
Aside from Amazon's webpage and mobile app, you can also use Google Authenticator On your iPhone or Android phone, enable two-step verification for your Amazon account. Download the app and follow the steps below.
Step 1: Open Google Authenticator On your iPhone or Android phone.
Step 2: Log in with Google account Your.
Step 3: Open a site Amazon In a web browser on a Mac or Windows device.
Step 4: tap on Accounts and lists and select Your account.
Step 5: Locate Login and security.
Step 6: Click running Next to 2-step verification.
Step 7: tap on Getting started.
Step 8: Select an application Authenticator As a certified 2SV Your.
Step 9: in Google Authenticator, Click on the icon Plus In the lower right corner and select Scan QR code.
Step 10: Scan QR Code Shown on the Amazon webpage using the Google Authenticator app.
Step 11: Enter One-time password (OTP) which the app displays on the Amazon web page and click on Verify your OTP and continue.
The Google Authenticator app will be added to your Amazon account's 2-step verification.
You will now receive OTPs in the Google Authenticator app to sign in to your Amazon account.
Securing your Amazon account
Use the steps above to enable or disable two-step verification on your Amazon account. You can also read our post to learn more. How to change or reset your Amazon account password.
