- Jan 8, 2011
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Amazon's Two-Step Verification adds an additional layer of security to your account. Instead of simply entering your password, Two-Step Verification requires you to enter a unique security code in addition to your password during sign in.
Amazon Support: Amazon.com Help: About Two-Step Verification
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To enable Two-Step Verification:
- Go to Your Account and select Change Account Settings.
- Click Edit in the Advanced Security Settings section.
- Click Get Started to set-up Two-Step Verification.
- Add your primary phone number (this phone must be able to receive SMS messages) or download and configure an authenticator app and click Send code.
- Enter the code that was sent to your phone number or generated through the authenticator app and click Verify code and continue.
- Do either of the following:
- Add a back-up phone number and decide on delivery format (text message or voice call).
- Download and configure an authenticator app. This will allow you to generate security codes when you're unable to receive messages to your device.
- You won't be able to turn on Two-Step Verification without adding a back-up phone number . This is so that you have a back-up option to receive a security code if you no longer have access to your primary mobile device.