How do I set up 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) for my BeatStars account?

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

1. Log into your BeatStars account.

2. Visit the "Credentials" section of your Account Settings: https://www.beatstars.com/account/credentials/overview

3. Click the "Change Security Method" option.

4. !

   Important notes

   Select your desired 2-Factor Authentication option.  You can either choose the "App Authentication" or "Text Message (SMS)" option.
   
   
   - 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.

5. Please see below regarding each option:
   
   If you selected "App Authentication": 
   
   1. Click "Use Authentication App". 
   
   2. 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. 
   
   3.  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)": 
   
   1. First, ensure to add your phone number here: https://www.beatstars.com/account/credentials/phone
   
   2. You will then receive a text message with a confirmation code to your connected phone number.
   
   3. Upon receiving the confirmation code, please enter it in your BeatStars account and click the "Continue" button. 
   
   4. 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".

   

6. Enter your BeatStars password and click the "Continue" button.