Setting up two-factor authentication is one of the easiest measures you can take to level up your account’s security on any platform. Like many social media platforms, Discord also has an option that lets users securely enable and use two-factor authentication. In this article, we will walk you through the steps for how to enable or disable two-factor authentication (2FA) on Discord.
Enable Discord Two-Factor Authentication (Desktop/ Web)
- Open Discord and click on the Settings gear icon at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
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When the settings page appears, click on the “Enable Two-Factor Auth’ button to start the setup process.
Discord will now prompt you to confirm your account’s password. Enter your password and click on “Continue” to proceed further.
You will now see a pop-up window with a QR code and a 2FA key. Next, open your authenticator app of choice and scan the QR code to add your Discord account’s 2FA key. You can also choose to manually add the key to the authenticator app. Once done, you need to enter the 6-digit verification code generated by the authenticator app in this pop-up on Discord. Then, click on “Activate”.
And that’s it. You have successfully enabled two-factor authentication (2FA) on your Discord account. You can now choose to enable SMS authentication as a backup method in case you lose access to your authenticator app. Plus, you should also consider downloading backup codes to access your account if you get locked out of your authenticator app.
Disable Discord Two-Factor Authentication (Desktop/ Web)
Click on the Settings gear icon at the bottom-left corner of the screen after opening the Discord app or website on your PC.
Under the “Password and Authentication” section of the “My Account” tab, click on “Remove 2FA” to turn off 2FA authentication on Discord. Do note that you will make your account more vulnerable to security risks if you choose to stop using two-factor authentication.
If you are sure about disabling 2FA, enter the 6-digit code from the authenticator app or use one of your backup codes. And then, click on “Remove 2FA”.
Turn On 2FA on Discord (Android and iOS)
Open the Discord app and tap on your profile picture from the bottom navigation bar. Then, select “My Account” and tap “Enable Two-Factor Auth” to set up two-factor authentication for your Discord account from your phone.
Enter your account password and make sure you have installed an authenticator app. Press “Next” to continue the setup process.
You will now see the 2FA code on the screen. Press the Copy button to copy the key to your clipboard and paste it into your authenticator app. Up next, enter the 6-digit verification code generated by your 2FA app in the chat app to link your Discord account to the authenticator app.
You have now enabled two-factor authentication on your Discord account. Alongside this, you will now see the option to enable SMS authentication as a backup if you lose access to your authenticator app.
Turn Off 2FA on Discord (Android and iOS)
Unlike Discord’s desktop app, it is mandatory to set up SMS authentication to disable 2FA. If you haven’t yet set up SMS authentication on your account, the “Remove 2FA” option will appear grayed out in the mobile app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I find my 6 digit authentication code on Discord?
If you still have access to your Discord account and are not able to use your existing backup codes, generate new ones from the “Password and Authentication” section of Discord settings.
