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:

  1. Click the Settings icon next to "Log out."
  2. Click Security near the top of the page.
  3. Click Set Up to the right of "2-step verification."
  4. Choose how you’ll get your code by selecting "Use an authenticator app."
  5. Click Set it Up and follow the steps on the screen.

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