How to enable 2FA on CoinPayments
Enable two-factor authentication on CoinPayments to stop unauthorized logins. After setup, CoinPayments asks for a rotating code from MS Authenticator App in addition to your password.
Step-by-step setup
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Sign in to CoinPayments and open your CoinPayments account security settings.
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Turn on two-factor authentication and choose the authenticator-app option.
Look for "Authenticator app", "Authentication app", or "TOTP" rather than SMS.
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Scan the QR code with MS Authenticator App.
Open MS Authenticator App, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code CoinPayments displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.
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Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.
Type the code MS Authenticator App generates to verify and link your CoinPayments account.
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Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes CoinPayments gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.
Frequently asked questions
- Does CoinPayments work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?
- Yes. CoinPayments supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
- Is CoinPayments two-factor authentication free?
- Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on CoinPayments is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
- What if I lose access to my CoinPayments 2FA codes?
- Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact CoinPayments support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
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