How to setup 2FA for Norton account?
Step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication on Norton 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 Norton account with our Authenticator App, you need to follow the next steps:
Log in to your account on the Norton website, hover over your profile icon on the top right corner, then select "Account Settings".
In the "Security" section, click "Set Up" next to "Two-Factor Authentication".
Select "Authenticator App" as your 2FA method, then click "Next".
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.
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 Norton webpage, enter the 6-digit code displayed in step 6, and then click "Verify".
Remember to click "Save" in the Authenticator App to save your account, or you may lose access to your account!
Click "Continue" to complete the setup.
Now, you have successfully setup 2FA for your Norton account. From now on, when you attempt to sign in to your Norton account, you will need to use our Authenticator App.