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Your LinkedIn account contains sensitive information like professional connections, work history, and private messages. Protecting this data is essential. By enabling two-factor authentication (2FA), you add an extra layer of security, ensuring only you can access your account. Here’s how to set it up on both PC and mobile. Setting Up on PC
Log in to your LinkedIn account and click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
Select Settings & Privacy from the dropdown menu.
Navigate to Sign in & Security and click on Two-step verification.
Enter the verification code sent to your email to verify your account.
Choose Authenticator App as your preferred method and click Continue.
Open the Authenticator app on your phone and tap the + button.
Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code displayed on LinkedIn.
Enter the 6-digit code generated in the Authenticator app into LinkedIn before the timer runs out.
Your LinkedIn account is now secured with 2FA!
Setting Up on Mobile
Open the LinkedIn app and tap your profile picture in the top-right corner.
Select Settings from the menu.
Go to Sign in & Security and tap Two-step verification.
Tap Set up and choose Authenticator App.
Use the QR code or written code provided to link your account with the Authenticator app.
Open the Authenticator app on your phone and either:
Select Photos to scan the QR code if you saved it.
Or choose Manually, paste the code, and fill in the required details.
Once done, a 6-digit code will appear in your Authenticator app. Enter this code into LinkedIn before the 30-second timer expires.
Quick Tip
Authenticator codes refresh every 30 seconds. Be sure to enter the code promptly or wait for a new one to be generated.
With 2FA, you’ve added a vital layer of security to your LinkedIn account, keeping your professional network and personal data safe.