This article applies to:
- Beat Sellers
- Beat Buyers
Overview
In this article, you will learn how to set up 2 Factor Authentication for your BeatStars account. Please see the following instructions.
Step-by-step Guide:
- Log into your BeatStars account.
- Visit the "Credentials" section of your Account Settings: https://www.beatstars.com/account/credentials/overview
- Click the "Change Security Method" option.
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Select your desired 2-Factor Authentication option. You can either choose the "App Authentication" or "Text Message (SMS)" option.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you wish to use the "Text Message (SMS)" method, you will need to set up your phone number first. If you wish to use the "App Authentication" method, you will need to download a 2-Factor Authentication app. We recommend "Google Authenticator," which you can download from your app store on your device.
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Please see below regarding each option:
If you selected "App Authentication," please click "Use Authentication App". Then go into your authentication app and scan the QR code or enter the text code into your authentication app and click "Continue" in your BeatStars account. Next, go back to your authentication app and grab the confirmation code and enter it in your BeatStars account. Then click the "Continue" button.
If you selected "Text Message (SMS)", please first ensure to add your phone number here: https://www.beatstars.com/account/credentials/phone. You will then receive a text message with a confirmation code. Upon receiving the confirmation code, please enter it in your BeatStars account and click the "Continue" button. Then go back to the Credentials section in your BeatStars account, click the "Change Security Method" option, select "Text Message (SMS)", and then click "Activate SMS Authentication".
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Enter your BeatStars password and click the "Continue" button.
Related Articles:
What is 2-Factor Authentication?
Why does BeatStars recommend that I activate 2-Factor Authentication?
How do I disable 2-Factor Authentication?