Enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) on LinkedIn adds an extra layer of security to your account. Here's how to set it up:
- 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'.
- Enter the code in the empty field that was sent to your email and click 'Submit'.
- Choose your preferred method to enable the two-step verification and click 'Continue'.
- Enter your password in the empty field to continue and click 'Submit'.
- LinkedIn will display a QR code. Open your authenticator app, scan the QR code, and click 'Continue'.
- Enter the code to verify and click 'Verify'.
- By enabling the two factor authentication you can add an extra layer of security to your account.