In the age of digital information, cybercrime is on the rise. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a preventative measure that can help protect your online accounts from being compromised.
Many major online platforms, including Binance, offer 2FA as an extra layer of security. Here’s how to enable it on your Binance account.
What is Two-Factor Authentication?
Two-factor authentication is an extra step in the login process that requires you to input a code in addition to your username and password. This code is typically generated by an app on your smartphone and changes every few seconds.
Even if someone were to hack your password, they would also need to have physical access to your phone in order to log in to your account.
Why Use Two-Factor Authentication?
In the past few years, there have been several high-profile data breaches where millions of user passwords have been stolen. While most platforms now require strong passwords, these can still be compromised if they’re not unique or if you reuse them across multiple sites.
Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of protection by requiring a second piece of information that only you should have access to.
How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Binance
Binance offers two different methods for setting up 2FA: via the Google Authenticator app or via SMS text message. We recommend using the Google Authenticator app as it’s more secure, but either method will add an extra layer of protection to your account.
To set up 2FA via Google Authenticator, first download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store. Once it’s installed, open the app and tap “Begin setup” on the welcome screen. Next, select “Scan a barcode” and use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code shown on the Binance website.
Once the code has been scanned, you should see a six-digit number appear in the Authenticator app; this is your 2FA code. Finally, enter this code in the space provided on the Binance website and click “Enable 2FA”.
To set up 2FA via SMS text message, first enter your phone number in the space provided on the Binance website. Next, you’ll receive a text message with a six-digit code; enter this code in the space provided on the website and click “Enable 2FA”.
From now on, you’ll need to enter this code whenever you log in to your Binance account (in addition to your username and password).
Two-factor authentication is a simple but effective way to protect your online accounts from being hacked. If you haven’t already done so, we recommend setting it up for all of your important online accounts – not just Binance!.