How to enable Two-factor authentication for Reddit
Reddit, the first page on the Internet, is one of the best websites for finding answers to your question, breaking news, and more. If you’re new to Reddit and want to secure your account, here is a handy little tip you can use. Two-factor authentication allows you to put an extra layer of security on your existing user account. Whether it’s a Facebook, Twitter or Reddit account, you need to enable two-step verification to be sure.
You can to activate two-factor authentication for your Reddit Account. Before you start, you should know that you need to have an authentication app on your mobile. There are no restrictions on the use of the app, but it should be able to scan a QR code. If you do not know such an application, it is recommended to install Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator. Both apps are available for Android and iOS so that you won’t have any problems even if you switch phones.
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How to enable two-factor authentication for Reddit
To enable two-factor authentication for Reddit, follow these steps:
- Open the Reddit website and log into your account.
- Access user settings.
- Go to the Privacy and Security tab.
- Toggle Use the two-factor authentication button.
- Enter your account password to verify it.
- Scan the QR code using an authentication application.
- Enter the 6-digit code.
- Click on the COMPLETE SETUP button.
Open the official Reddit website and log into your user account with valid credentials. After that click on your profile picture / username and select User settings from the list.
By default, you must land on the Account tongue. You must go to Privacy and Security tongue. After that, find out the Use two-factor authentication text and toggle the corresponding button.
Now you need to enter your account password for Reddit to confirm whether you are making the changes or someone else. After clicking on the CONFIRM button, it will ask you to scan a QR code. You need to open the password authentication application on your mobile and scan the QR code as it says. After that, you should see a 6-digit code on your mobile, which you need to enter on the Reddit website.
Do it and click on the FULL CONFIGURATION button.
The very last step takes you to the finish line. This means that you have successfully enabled two-factor authentication for your Reddit account.
I hope you find this tip useful.
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