![]() Now when you login, if the feature is enabled, you will have a link to request an SMS with a code to authenticate yourself as a backup option. Click that 'Enable SMS Authentication' button.Īfter you have enabled SMS Authentication, your login screen will look like this: I'll do it later!ĭidn't have time to add your phone as back up? Forgot to download your backup codes? It's all good, You can still do this in your account settings! Your settings screen will now look like this: ![]() Tuck a paper copy of them in your diary, or your dairy. Make sure to also download your backup codes. This is to help should you be worried about losing access to your authenticator app say by dropping your phone in water/lava/a hippo/etc. You can now link your phone number to your account to help act as a backup method for obtaining 2FA codes. Once you've enabled 2FA successfully, you'll have a fancy little box pop up with a couple suggestions to help make sure you can access your account in case of an emergency: This'll generate a 6 digit code that is the final piece to enabling 2FA in Discord. Use Authy's (or Google Authenticator's) QR scanner on the QR code provided within Discord here: You'll have the option to scan a QR code, or enter the code manually. ![]() Finally, you'll reach the "Authenticator Accounts" screen. Once you've authenticated your device, go ahead and press the "+" button in the center to add a new authentication account. Internal testing has yielded results that claim that the most recent smartphones are in fact capable of making and receiving phone calls, despite how rare this phenomenon appears. You'll see a new pop-up with the option to verify via phone call or text message. Within Authy, you'll first need to enter your phone number and email to authenticate your phone: Or, you can just input the code provided in Discord no Barcode Scanner required. If you're using Google Authenticator, you'll be prompted to choose your input method, either scanning a barcode or entering a provided key:Įither one of these will work fine (since Discord provides both input methods) but keep in mind, Google Authenticator on Android will need you to install another barcode scanning app if you want to use that option. They require the ZXing Barcode Scanner app, which is totally fine and dandy: Either one of these programs will work here. To begin the 2FA process, you'll either need to download Google Authenticator or Authy on your mobile device. Once you click the enable button, you'll see a new 3 step prompt pop up. You'll directly land on "My Account", which will offer Two-Factor Authentication right underneath your username/avatar/email info. Start by clicking the lil' cog down by your username and avatar.ĭON'T GO ANYWHERE. A guide for how to do so can be found here.Two-Factor Authentication (2FA for short) is a good way to add an extra layer of security to your Discord account to make sure that only you have the ability to log in. We would highly recommend setting Two-Factor Authentication up on your account again after disabling it. Once approved though 2FA will be disabled and you'll be able to login again using just your email address and password. You'll receive an email letting you know if your selfie has been approved or rejected and the reason for rejection. Once you've uploaded your selfie it will be sent on to our team for review. You will need to be holding the document used to verify your identity, as well as a handwritten note that states the date and the random number given below the example image. The final stage of the process is to upload a selfie of you that matches the requirements on screen. We'll send you a code to your registered mobile number, enter that code in the box on screen when it arrives to advance to the next stage of the process. Google Authenticator can be disabled from within your account on the Settings page, but if you've lost access to the app then you can disable it by clicking the Reset Google Authenticator link during the login process.
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