Authenticator app for Amazon Pay
How to set up or enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for Amazon Pay
To keep your Amazon Pay account secure, enable two-factor authentication (2FA). This page explains how Amazon Pay 2FA works, which methods Amazon Pay supports, and how to protect and recover your account. The most secure option is an authenticator app: store your Amazon Pay 2FA codes in MS Authenticator App and generate a fresh 6-digit code every time you sign in.
2FA methods Amazon Pay supports
- SMS text message
- Phone call
- Authenticator app (TOTP)
An authenticator app (TOTP) is the sweet spot: free, offline, and not vulnerable to SIM-swap attacks like SMS.
How to enable or set up 2FA for Amazon Pay
Amazon Pay supports two-factor authentication. Follow our step-by-step Amazon Pay guide, or read the official Amazon Pay documentation ↗ for the exact, up-to-date steps.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Amazon Pay work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?
- Yes. Amazon Pay supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
- Is Amazon Pay two-factor authentication free?
- Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Amazon Pay is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
- What if I lose access to my Amazon Pay 2FA codes?
- Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact Amazon Pay support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
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