How to Enable Two Factor Authentication on Tumblr

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Two Factor Authentication (2FA or TFA) is an extra layer of security that requires not only a password, but also something that only the user has, such as a piece of information, a physical token, or in the case of Tumblr, a mobile phone.

TFA makes it more difficult for hackers to access your Tumblr account, but a strong password should always be the first line of security.

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Steps

1. 1

   Log into Tumblr. Enter your e-mail address and password as Tumblr asks.

2. 2

   Go to the dashboard. You will be automatically redirected to the dashboard after you log in. If you are on another Tumblr page, click the Dashboard button in the upper-right corner.

3. 3

   Click the Account button. This button is located in the upper-right corner, on the left of the blue Make a Post button. After you click the button, a window should drop down.

4. 4

   Click the Settings button. his button is located under the Following button in the menu that just dropped down.

5. 5

   Click the Two-factor authentication slider. You should now get an extra menu to fill in your country, mobile number and account password.

6. 6

   Fill in the necessary information. Select the country you live in, fill in the phone number of the mobile phone you're going to use, and your Tumblr-password.

7. 7

   Click Send.

8. 8

   Fill in the 6-digit code you received via sms.

   Do this immediately after you receive the text-message, as the code expires after two minutes.

   • You will receive the text message after about ten seconds.

9. 9

   Click Enable.

10. 10

    Choose how you want to receive your authentication code.

    • Send code via SMS: When you log in, you will receive a text message with a unique, one-use code.
    • Generate code via authenticator app: You will receive a code through an authenticator app (Google Authenticator is recommended). This requires some additional steps:

11. 11

    Scan the provided QR-code with the authenticator app.

12. 12

    Enter the code you received on the authenticator app in the bar under the QR-code.

13. 13

    Click Enable.

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