How to setup 2FA for Stripe account?
Step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication on Stripe 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 Stripe account with our Authenticator App, you need to follow the next steps:
Log in to your account on the Stripe website, then click your avatar on the top right corner and select "Profile".
Scroll down to the "Two-step authentication" section, then click "Add authentication method".
Select "Use an authenticator app". A QR code containing the secret key will be displayed. 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 Stripe webpage and enter the 6-digit code displayed in step 5, then click "Confirm".
Remember to click "Save" in the Authenticator App to save your account, or you may lose access to your account!
Write down the backup code shown and store it in a safe place. You can also add this backup code to our Authenticator App for easy access.