How to Enable 2FA for PayPal

Your PayPal account is directly linked to your money. Enabling two-factor authentication makes unauthorized access dramatically harder.

  1. Log in to PayPal and open Settings (gear icon) → Security.
  2. Find 2-step verification and click Set Up.
  3. Choose Use an authenticator app.
  4. Scan the QR code with Authenticator App.
  5. Enter the 6-digit code to confirm and activate.