Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA)

Published July 1, 2026

Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second step to signing in: a rotating 6-digit code from an app on your phone. That means a stolen password alone is not enough to get into your account, giving you much stronger protection.

Activation King two-factor authentication setup card in the Security dashboard

Step 1: Install an authenticator app

On your phone, install an authenticator app such as Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, Authy, or 1Password. Any of these will generate the codes you need.

Step 2: Scan the QR code

In Dashboard → Security, open the two-factor card and start setup. Open your authenticator app and scan the QR code shown on screen.

On-screen QR code for adding Activation King to an authenticator app

If you cannot scan, most apps let you type the shown key manually instead.

Step 3: Verify and save recovery codes

Enter the 6-digit code your app currently shows to confirm the connection and switch 2FA on. You then receive 10 one-time recovery codes: save, print, or regenerate them and keep them somewhere safe.

Good to know: from now on, sign-in asks for your password and then a fresh 6-digit code. If you ever lose your phone, one of your recovery codes will get you back in.

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