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Originally Posted by HarryT

Where is this, please? I see no mention of it in my Amazon account.

Jim Moynihan | Gear | November 19, 2015 | "How to Enable Amazon’s Two-Step Authentication"

Here’s how to locate the options and switch them on.

1. Click on Your Account in the top nav bar.

2. On the Your Account page, click on Change Account Settings.

3. On the Change Account Settings page, click Edit on Advanced Security Settings. This brings you to an explainer page for two-factor authentication. Click Get Started.

4. Choose whether to receive authentication codes via text message or via an authenticator app. If you choose text messages, you’ll need to input your phone number. If you choose an authenticator app, you’ll need to launch it on your phone and scan an on-screen barcode to sync it.

5. Next, Amazon will require you to enter backup contact info to receive codes. Here’s where that second phone number or authenticator app comes into play.

6. Next, you’ll get to a page that explains how two-factor authentication works. You can elect to have the codes disabled for commonly used devices at the bottom of the page.

And you’re set! Two-factor does add the minor inconvenience of a slightly longer sign-in process, but it’s well worth it for the extra peace o mind.