PayPal Two-factor authentication (2FA) to enable

First of all, you need to enable Two-factor authentication or "2FA" in your Account. Log in with PayPal a.

1. Now click on the top right Gear icon, then change to the "security" and then select the point "two-step verification".
2. You can now select either the Two-factor authentication via SMS or authenticator App. Then click on "Next".
3. You have the Option "Code via SMS send" decided to enter the mobile number into the form and confirm again with "Next".
4. You will now receive an authentication code to the specified phone number. Enter this in the corresponding field and click on the Button. The Two-factor authentication is now active.
5. In the case of the Option "authentication App" on your Smartphone, an authentication App like Google Authenticator to be installed.
6. Depending on the App the exact procedure is a little different. Basically, On the PayPal page, you will be shown a QR Code, you need to scan with the authenticator App on the Smartphone camera. You will then see on your Smartphone Display a six-digit Code that you enter at PayPal.

• In the case of authentication via SMS you will receive after entering your user name and password when you Login, a SMS-Code sent to you. Enter this to complete the registration in your PayPal account.
• The authentication via the App is similar: When logging in there is a six-digit security code on the authenticator App sent you to PayPal to enter you must.

Also for your Google account, there is by the way a Two-factor authentication. In a further practical tip we will show you how to set it up.