How to enable 2FA for your Twitch account
Updated August 4, 2026
Two-factor authentication (2FA) protects your Twitch account even if your password leaks. Follow the steps below to generate Twitch verification codes with the Authenticator App on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Open your Twitch Settings
Sign in to twitch.tv in a desktop web browser, click your profile picture in the top-right corner, and choose Settings from the drop-down menu.
Go to the Security and Privacy tab
Open the Security and Privacy tab, then scroll down to the Security section where the two-factor authentication options live.
Start Two-Factor Authentication setup
In the Security section, click Set Up Two-Factor Authentication, then click Enable 2FA to begin. Enter your password if prompted.
Confirm your mobile number
Twitch uses your phone number as the account recovery anchor, so enter your mobile number and click Continue.
Verify your mobile number
Twitch texts you a 7-digit security code by SMS. Type that code into the verification field to confirm your phone number.
Open the QR code screen
Choose the authenticator app option instead of SMS, and a window with the QR code (and a secret key) appears. Leave this window open while you reach for your phone.
Scan the QR code with your Authenticator App
On your iPhone, open the Authenticator App, tap the + button at the bottom of the screen, and hold your phone up to scan the QR code Twitch is showing. If you can't scan it, choose manual entry and type in the secret key instead.
Save the account in your Authenticator App
After scanning, the Authenticator App auto-fills the Twitch account name and secret key. Check that the details look right and tap Save to add the account.
Copy the 6-digit code from your Authenticator App
Your Authenticator App now shows a 6-digit code for Twitch that refreshes every 30 seconds. Copy the current code so you can enter it back on Twitch.
Enter the code to verify on Twitch
Back on the Twitch website, type the 6-digit verification code from your Authenticator App into the field and submit it.
Finish enabling two-factor authentication
Twitch confirms that two-factor authentication is now on. Click Done to complete setup; you'll enter a code from your Authenticator App the next time you sign in.
Keep your recovery options current
If Twitch shows any backup or recovery codes, save them somewhere safe. Keep the phone number on your account up to date, since it is the main way to recover access if you ever lose your Authenticator App.
Backup & recovery
If Twitch shows any backup or recovery codes, save them somewhere safe. Keep the phone number on your account up to date, since it is the main way to recover access if you ever lose your Authenticator App.
That's it — your Twitch 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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