{"id":4487,"date":"2022-05-16T12:00:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T05:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.wikibinance.com\/?p=1735"},"modified":"2022-12-17T10:50:10","modified_gmt":"2022-12-17T03:50:10","slug":"two-factor-authentication-2fa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/en\/basic-binance\/two-factor-authentication-2fa.html","title":{"rendered":"How to enable Two Factor Authentication (2FA) with Google Authenticator on Binance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The following article will provide you with basic information about Two-Factor Authentication and step-by-step guide to enable 2FA with Google Authenticator on <a href=\"http:\/\/ecoinomic.io\/en\/knowledge\/guide\/binance-sign-up-simple-guide.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your Binance account<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Binance Two-F<\/strong><\/span><b>actor Authentication <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2FA) is a method to protect accounts with 2-step verification codes which creates an additional layer of security. 2FA is recommended as the disciplinary standard for cryptocurrency traders immediately after <a href=\"https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/en\/basic-binance\/binance-sign-up.html\">registering a Binance account<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors are divided into three different categories as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User information (password)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Devices that the user owns (phone)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biometric characteristics (fingerprints)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To use the 2FA, your account will require opening at least 2 keys before granting access. Binance offers a variety of 2FA verification methods:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security key (e.g., YubiKey)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Binance Authenticator<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Authenticator<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile (SMS)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"ftoc-heading-1\" class=\"ftwp-heading\">What is Google Authenticator?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Google Authenticator (2FA)<\/strong>\u00a0is software that creates verification codes to log in and enhance account security. When logging in or performing a task such as withdrawing, buying and selling assets on exchanges,\u2026 you\u2019ll have to enter a code provided by Google Authenticator to complete.<\/p>\n<p>Google Authenticator automatically creates a random 6-digit code to log into your account. However, 6 days only last for 30 seconds. It aims to optimize users\u2019 accounts security and avoid risk of being hacked.<\/p>\n<h2>How to enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) with Google Authenticator on Binance<\/h2>\n<p>Step 1:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/ecoinomic.io\/en\/knowledge\/guide\/binance-sign-up-simple-guide.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Log in to your Binance account<\/a>\u00a0and tap the\u00a0<em>[Profile]<\/em>\u00a0icon.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&gt;&gt;&gt; If you don\u2019t have a Binance account,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/en\/basic-binance\/binance-sign-up.html\">click here to read guide to sign up for Binance<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Then, tap\u00a0<em>[Security]<\/em>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<em>[Binance \/ Google Authenticator]<\/em>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1804\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1804\">\n<div class=\"wrap-img\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_9336\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9336\" style=\"width: 693px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9336\" src=\"https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-5.png\" alt=\"2FA Google Authenticator\" width=\"693\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-5.png 750w, https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-5-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-5-120x86.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9336\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click on the [Profile] icon. Then, tap [Security] \u2013 [Binance\/Google Authenticator]<\/figcaption><\/figure>Step 2: Press to switch to the button next to<em>\u00a0[<a href=\"https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/en\/basic-binance\/binance-registration.html\">Binance<\/a>\/Google Authenticator]<\/em>\u00a0and download the Google Authenticator App on your device. If you\u2019ve installed apps, tap [\u27a1] to continue.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1805\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1805\">\n<div class=\"wrap-img\"><\/div><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1805\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_9324\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9324\" style=\"width: 462px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9324\" src=\"https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator.png\" alt=\"2FA Google Authenticator\" width=\"462\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator.png 750w, https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-277x300.png 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9324\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Press to switch to the button<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Step 3: A 16-digit key will appear on the screen. Please save this key on paper and store it in a safe location. If you lose your device, you can use this key to restore your Google Authenticator account.<\/p>\n<p>Click [Copy] \u2013 [\u27a1] and paste the 16-digit key. Then press [\u27a1] to continue.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1806\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1806\">\n<div class=\"wrap-img\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9327\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9327\" style=\"width: 688px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9327\" src=\"https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-1.png\" alt=\"Enter setup key\" width=\"688\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-1.png 750w, https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-1-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-1-120x86.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9327\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Save a 16-digit key<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Step 4. Open the Google Authenticator App and press\u00a0<em>[Enter setup key]<\/em>. Enter your Binance account details and the 16-digit setup key. Click [Add] and the screen will show a 6-digit code.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1807\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1807\">\n<div class=\"wrap-img\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9330\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9330\" style=\"width: 718px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9330\" src=\"https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-2.png\" alt=\"2FA Google Authenticator\" width=\"718\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-2.png 750w, https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-2-300x209.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enter setup key<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Step 5: Verify your setup requirements with 2FA devices on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/en\/basic-binance\/binance-app-and-web.html\">Binance App<\/a>, including the newly activated Google Authenticator.<\/p>\n<p>After you turn on Google Authenticator, you\u2019ll need to enter a verification code when you sign in to your account, withdraw funds, etc. to verify your identity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9334\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9334\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9334\" src=\"https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-4.png\" alt=\"2FA Google Authenticator\" width=\"701\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-4.png 1600w, https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-4-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-4-1024x730.png 1024w, https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-4-768x547.png 768w, https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-4-1536x1094.png 1536w, https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-4-120x86.png 120w, https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-4-350x250.png 350w, https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-4-750x534.png 750w, https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2FA-Google-Authenticator-4-1140x812.png 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9334\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Verify your setup requirements with 2FA devices on Binance App<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote><p>\u00a0<em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&gt;&gt; Related: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wikibinance.com\/en\/knowledge\/spot-trading.html\">What is spot trading? 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