What is 2-step verification?
PayPal’s 2-step verification (two-factor authentication) gives you an extra layer of security when accessing your account. You can set up 2-step verification using an authenticator app (like Google authenticator and Microsoft authenticator.)
Here's how to set up for 2- step verification for your mobile phone:
- Click the Settings icon next to "Log out."
- Click Security near the top of the page.
- Click Set Up to the right of "2-step verification."
- Choose how you’ll get your code by selecting "Use an authenticator app."
- Click Set it Up and follow the steps on the screen.