How To Secure PayPal Account with TOTP Authenticator
PayPal, the transaction giant processed transactions worth more than 577 billion in 2018.
Many companies and individuals depend on PayPal for their daily transactions. Thus keeping the PayPal account safe is a priority.
One of the best ways to secure your PayPal account safe is to enable 2-factor authentication.
In 2-factor authentication, apart from your username and password, you also need to enter a randomly-generated code to access your account. This code can be generated via your phone or delivered to you via SMS.
Enabling 2-factor authentication is a simple process, which can decrease your risk percentage by up to 80%.
Here is how you can secure your PayPal account in less than 2 minutes using 2-factor authentication:
Install TOTP Authenticator
- Download the TOTP Authenticator app from the Apple App Store or Play Store.
Any service supported by Google Authenticator, Duo Mobile or Authy can be used with TOTP Authenticator. TOTP Authenticator provides a modern user interface and an offline backup feature compared to other authentication apps.
