Setting up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

witch offers two-factor authentication (2FA) via Authy to protect your account from unauthorized logins. Authy provides 2FA via their iOS, Android and Desktop apps as well as SMS texts. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) means two different methods of verification will be required to log in to your Twitch account: your password and your mobile phone. If your password is compromised, your account will be inaccessible without the unique code sent to your phone.

You will be required to enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) before you can begin broadcasting on Twitch. **Upon enablement of 2FA, you will be rewarded with exclusive emotes!**

This article is intended to provide you with guidance of setting up and installing Authy 2FA for your Twitch account.

If you need further information including troubleshooting and answers to other frequently asked questions regarding 2FA and Authy, check out this article for more information.

### On this page:

* Enabling Two Factor Authentication (2FA) on Twitch
* Authy Installation Guide for iOS
* Authy Installation Guide for Android
* Authy Installation Guide for Desktop
* Receiving 2FA Emotes

## ENABLING TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION (2FA) ON TWITCH

To begin set-up of two-factor authentication, the following is required:

1. A verified Twitch account (your email tied to your Twitch account must be verified in order to enable 2FA)
2. Access to a computer (2FA can only be enabled via desktop)

Once your account is verified and you’re ready to set-up 2FA:

1. Head to your **security settings** page.
2. Select **Enable Two-Factor Authentication**.
3. Enter your Twitch password.
4. Enter your phone number.
5. Enter the verification code you receive via text message or the Authy app (if you are already an Authy user).

If you have followed all steps correctly, your account should now be secured with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). We highly recommend you take note of the following advice:

Please see our Authy 2FA Management & FAQ article for helpful advice on managing, securing, and recovering your 2FA account.

Below you will find information on how to install Authy on various devices, we highly recommend installing Authy on **at least 2** unique devices. This is to ensure you can still access your account should you lose or damage one of your devices.

## AUTHY INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR IOS

1. Download the Authy app from the App Store on your iOS Device.
2. Once it has downloaded, launch the **Authy** app.
3. The app will launch with the **Set Up** screen.
4. Enter your country code, phone number and Twitch associated email.
5. Select how you would like to receive your token: Existing Device, SMS or Phone Call.
6. If asked to, verify your identity by authorizing the request from another Authy device you’re currently using.
7. You should now see “Twitch” in the Authy app under your 2FA accounts.

## AUTHY INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR ANDROID

1. Download the Authy app from the App Store on your Android Device.
2. Once it has downloaded, launch the **Authy** app.
3. The app will launch with the **Set Up** screen.
4. Enter your country code, phone number and Twitch associated email.
5. Select how you would like to receive your token: Existing Device, SMS or Phone Call.
6. If asked to, verify your identity by authorizing the request from another Authy device you’re currently using.
7. You should now see “Twitch” in the Authy app under your 2FA accounts.

## AUTHY INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR DESKTOP

1. Download the Authy Desktop app from the Authy website.
2. Once it has downloaded, launch the **Authy** app.
3. Enter your country code and phone number.
4. Select how you would like to receive your token: Existing Device, SMS or Phone Call.
5. If asked, verify your identity by authorizing the request from another Authy device you’re currently using.
6. You should now see “Twitch” in the Authy app under your 2FA accounts.
7. **Recommended Additional Step**: Go to **Settings** and enable **Master Password**, this is to ensure only you can generate tokens for your Authy accounts while on your Desktop.

## RECEIVING 2FA EMOTES

Once you have successfully enabled 2FA, you will be rewarded with exclusive emotes!

1. Navigate to the "Unlocked" section of the emote picker within chat.
2. You should now see all 6 exclusive emotes available.

Your emotes will be removed whenever 2FA is disabled. **Keep your account protected!**

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