How to enable 2FA on MailChimp
MailChimp lets you secure your account with an authenticator app. With 2FA on, each login needs a fresh 6-digit code, keeping your MailChimp account safe even if your password leaks.
Step-by-step setup
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Sign in to MailChimp and open your MailChimp 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 MailChimp 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 MailChimp account.
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Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes MailChimp gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.
Menu names on MailChimp can change — the official MailChimp 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.
Frequently asked questions
- Does MailChimp work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?
- Yes. MailChimp supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
- Is MailChimp two-factor authentication free?
- Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on MailChimp is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
- What if I lose access to my MailChimp 2FA codes?
- Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact MailChimp support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
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