Quick summary
LinkedIn two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of account security by requiring a second verification step — such as an authenticator app or email code — every time you sign in. Enabling two-step verification on LinkedIn takes less than five minutes and significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized account access.
Steps
- Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
- Select 'Settings & Privacy' from the dropdown menu.
- In the Settings & Privacy menu, go to 'Sign in & security' on the left sidebar.
- Scroll down to 'Two-step verification'.
- Click 'Set up' to begin enabling two-step verification.
- Enter the verification code sent to your email in the empty field and click 'Submit'.
- Choose your preferred verification method and click 'Continue'.
- Enter your password in the empty field to confirm your identity and click 'Submit'.
- LinkedIn will display a QR code — open your authenticator app, scan the QR code, and click 'Continue'.
- Enter the code from your authenticator app to verify and click 'Verify'.
- Two-factor authentication is now enabled, adding an extra layer of security to your LinkedIn account.
