Proton: turn on two-factor authentication

Two-factor authentication protects your Proton account even if someone learns your password.

  1. Install an authenticator app on your phone, such as Proton Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator or Google Authenticator.
  2. Sign in at account.proton.me.
  3. Go to Settings › All settings › Account and password.
  4. Turn on Authenticator app under two-factor authentication and follow the prompts to scan the QR code.
  5. Enter the 6-digit code from your app to confirm.
  6. Save your recovery codes somewhere safe, such as your password manager.

Still stuck? Email support@n49cloud.ca and we will help you within one business day.

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