How to enable 2FA on your Surfshark account

In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up two-factor authentication a.k.a. 2FA on your Surfshark account. If you're still unsure why you should do this, check out this article.

There are 2 ways to set up 2-factor-authentication on your Surfshark account:

• Using authentication application (Google Authenticator or Authy)
• Authentication using your email address

We recommend using the authentication application due to its simplicity and ease of use.

Authentication using Google Authenticator or Authy apps

1. Log in to your account at surfshark.com.
   
   
2. Go to Account Settings 
   
   
   
   
3. Click Edit next to 2FA.
   
   
   
   
4. Select Authentication app in the following window.
   
   
   
   
5. A QR code will appear on your screen. You will need to scan it using an authentication app.
   
   
   
   
6. Now go to the Google Play Store if you are using an Android phone or the Apple App Store if you have an iPhone, and install the Google Authenticator app.
   
   
   
   
   
7. Open the Google Authenticator app, click on the circle with a plus sign. Then select the Scan a QR code option, and your phone camera will open. Point it to the QR code on your desktop. A new authentication profile named Surfshark will appear automatically.
   
   
   
   
8. Get back to your account at surfshark.com. To confirm the activation of 2FA, enter the six digits that you see under the Surfshark authentication profile. Then, click Next.
   
   
9. Download recovery codes in a text file. You may need recovery codes to regain access to your account if you accidentally delete the authentication app.
   
   We highly recommend saving the recovery codes on multiple devices or in cloud storage.
   
   Click Done when the download finishes.
   
   
   

That's it! Now your account is secured with an extra layer of authentication. Next time you log in to your account, you will also need to enter a temporary verification code after entering your username and password. Open the Google Authenticator app and enter the code that you see under the Surfshark profile.

Authentication using your email address

1. Log in to your account at surfshark.com.
   
   
2. Go to Account Settings 
   
   
   
   
3. Click Edit next to 2FA.
   
   
   
   
4. Click on Email Address.
   
   
   
   
5. You will now receive an email with a 6-digit verification code. Head to your inbox and open the latest letter from Surfshark.
   
   
   
   
6. You will need to enter this code in the following step of the 2FA verification process.
   
   Enter the code and click Next.
   
   
7. Download recovery codes in a text file. You may need recovery codes to regain access to your account if you accidentally delete the authentication app.
   
   We highly recommend saving the recovery codes on multiple devices or in cloud storage.
   
   Click Done when the download finishes.
   
   
   

Success, two-factor authentication is enabled on your account from now on! 

Did you know that you can also set up 2FA for multiple users if you share your account with your family members? Find out how.

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