How to setup 2FA for TikTok account?
Step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication on TikTok 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 TikTok account with our Authenticator App, you need to follow the next steps:
Open the TikTok app on your device and tap Profile at the bottom.
Tap the Menu ☰ button at the top, then select Settings and privacy.
Tap Security & permissions.
Tap 2-step verification and choose Authenticator as one of your verification methods.
You'll be prompted to scan a QR code or copy a key. Keep this screen 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 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 TikTok app, enter the 6-digit code displayed in step 7, and then tap Next.
Remember to click "Save" in the Authenticator App to save your account, or you may lose access to your account!
Tap Turn on to confirm and enable 2FA for your TikTok account.
Now, you have successfully setup 2FA for your TikTok account. From now on, when you attempt to sign in to your TikTok account, you will need to use our Authenticator App.