How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)?

What is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)?

Two-Factor Authentication is an App (“Google Authenticator” and “Authy” are commonly used at present) installed in mobile phone generally with the functions of strengthening the account security through the verification code (One Time Password) which is provided by the third party.

Enable "Google Authenticator"

1. Download "Google Authenticator" official APP

• Please search "Google Authenticator" in application store according to your system
• Click “App Store：Google Authenticator” for IOS system
• Click “Google Play：Google Authenticator” for Android system

2. After completing the installation, open APP to click "+" button on the upper right corner, select "Scan barcode"

3. Scan the QR code that is provided in the "Two-Factor Authentication Setting" page. After scanning, a new verification code is produced in the list of Google Authenticator, please see below:

The verification code under “bitmesh.com” is your 2FA code.

4. In the "Two-Factor Authentication Setting" page, enter the SMS / email code and google auth 2FA code, click "Enable" to complete the binding.

Enable "Authy"

1. Download "Authy" official APP

• Please search "Authy" in application store according to your system
• Click “App Store：Authy” for IOS system
• Click “Google Play：Authy” for Android system

2. After completing the installation, open Authy

Before using Authy, users need to register the Authy account firstly (Authy provides cloud backup),please select your country code and enter your cellphone number.

3. Click "Add Account" button in homepage, then you need to "Scan QR Code" (Authy will ask you to set the backup password if you haven't)

4. Click "Scan QR Code" button to scan the QR code that is provided in the "Two-Factor Authentication Setting" page. Authy will ask you to confirm the account after scanning, please see below: (Click "Done" to complete the binding)

5. In the "Two-Factor Authentication Setting" page, enter the SMS/email code and Authy 2FA code, click "Enable" to complete the binding.

Note: You need to switch to bitmesh.com account to find the Authy 2FA code, please see below.