How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) in Stripe

1. Log into Your Stripe Account

Open your web browser and go to dashboard.stripe.com/login.
Enter your email address and password.
Click “Log in” to access your Stripe Dashboard.

2. Go to Security Settings

In the top-right corner, click on your profile icon.
Select “Profile” from the dropdown menu.
Scroll down to the Security section.
Click “Turn on two-step authentication”.

3. Choose a Verification Method

You will be asked to select a preferred method for authentication. There are three options:

A. Authentication App (Recommended)

Click “Use an authentication app”.
Open Google Authenticator, Authy, or another authentication app.
Scan the QR code displayed on your screen.
Enter the 6-digit code from your app into Stripe.
Click “Enable”.

✅ Tip: If scanning the QR code doesn’t work, you can manually enter the secret key into your authentication app.

B. SMS Verification

Click “Use SMS”.
Enter your phone number.
Click “Send verification code”.
Check your phone for the 6-digit code.
Enter the code into Stripe and click “Enable”.

⚠️ Note: SMS authentication is less secure than an authentication app, so it’s recommended to use an app if possible.

C. Security Key (Advanced Users)

Click “Use a security key”.
Connect your hardware security key (e.g., YubiKey) to your computer.
Follow the on-screen instructions to register the key.

4. Save Your Backup Codes

After setting up 2FA, Stripe will generate backup codes.
Copy and store these codes in a safe place (e.g., a password manager).
Click “Done” to complete the setup.

5. Test Your 2FA Setup

Log out of Stripe.
Try logging back in.
Enter your email and password.
When prompted, enter the 6-digit code from your authentication app or SMS.
If successful, your 2FA is now active!

✅ Two-factor authentication is now enabled, making your Stripe account more secure. If you ever lose access to your 2FA method, use backup codes or contact Stripe Support.