How to setup 2FA for BitPay account?
Step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication on BitPay using an authenticator app.
Download Authenticator App
Before we start, download and install the Authenticator App from your device's App Store.
To setup 2FA for your BitPay account with our Authenticator App, you need to follow the next steps:
Log in to your BitPay merchant account.
Select your username at the top right corner, then select "User Settings".
In the "Security settings" section, click "Edit".
You will see a screen showing a QR code for your unique authentication key. Please keep this popup open to complete the setup.
Open our Authenticator App, click the + button at the bottom right of the screen, then hold your device near the computer screen to scan the QR code.
After successfully scanning, a 6-digit code will be shown at the bottom of the screen. Please note that this code refreshes every 30 seconds.
Return to the BitPay dashboard, enter the 6-digit code displayed in step 6, and then click "Enable".
Remember to click "Save" in the Authenticator App to save your account, or you may lose access to your account!
Now, you have successfully setup 2FA for your BitPay account. From now on, when you attempt to sign in to your BitPay account, you will need to use our Authenticator App.
