How to Enable LinkedIn Two Factor Authentication

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

1. Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner.
2. Select 'Settings & Privacy' from the dropdown menu.
3. In the Settings & Privacy menu, go to 'Sign in & security' on the left sidebar.
4. Scroll down to 'Two-step verification'.
5. Click 'Set up' to begin enabling two-step verification.
6. Enter the verification code sent to your email in the empty field and click 'Submit'.
7. Choose your preferred verification method and click 'Continue'.
8. Enter your password in the empty field to confirm your identity and click 'Submit'.
9. LinkedIn will display a QR code — open your authenticator app, scan the QR code, and click 'Continue'.
10. Enter the code from your authenticator app to verify and click 'Verify'.
11. Two-factor authentication is now enabled, adding an extra layer of security to your LinkedIn account.