How to enable 2FA for your LinkedIn account
Updated August 4, 2026
Two-factor authentication (2FA) protects your LinkedIn account even if your password leaks. Follow the steps below to generate LinkedIn verification codes with the Authenticator App on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Open Settings & Privacy
Sign in to LinkedIn on the website. Click the Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage, then select Settings & Privacy from the dropdown menu.
Go to Sign in & security
In the left rail, click Sign in & security, then click Two-factor authentication.
Turn on two-factor authentication
Click Turn on to begin enabling two-factor authentication. You may be asked to enter your password or an authentication code sent to your email.
Choose the Authenticator App method
Click Set up, select Authenticator App as your preferred method, then click Continue. Enter your LinkedIn password if prompted.
Scan the QR code with your Authenticator App
Open the Authenticator App on your iPhone, tap the + button, and scan the QR code shown by LinkedIn. If you can't scan it, choose to enter a code manually and type in the secret key LinkedIn displays.
Enter the 6-digit code on LinkedIn
Your Authenticator App now shows a 6-digit code for LinkedIn. Type that code into the verification field on LinkedIn and confirm to finish setup.
Confirm two-factor authentication is on
LinkedIn confirms your device is ready and two-factor authentication is turned on. From now on, you'll enter a code from your Authenticator App when signing in from a new device.
Backup & recovery
Open the Authenticator App on your iPhone, tap the + button, and scan the QR code shown by LinkedIn. If you can't scan it, choose to enter a code manually and type in the secret key LinkedIn displays.
That's it — your LinkedIn account is now protected with two-factor authentication. Keep your recovery information safe and follow the service's official documentation if its interface changes.
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