2FA, or two-factor authentication, is a security process that uses two different methods to confirm your identity before letting you log in. This makes your account way more secure than using just a single factor like a password. Because even if a hacker manages to obtain your password, without the second factor (eg a code from Google Authenticator) they’ll be blocked from getting into your account.
To enable 2FA on your Pepperstone Crypto account:
Download Google Authenticator from the App Store or Google Play Store for free.
Log into your Pepperstone Crypto account.
Go to ‘security’. You’ll see a QR code and a secret key.
Open the Google Authenticator app on your device
Tap ‘Scan QR code’. If that doesn’t work, just tap ‘enter a setup key’ and input the code manually. Once done, you should see a new account under ‘Pepperstone Crypto’ added to your Google Authenticator.
Go back to your Pepperstone Crypto account and enter the six-digit authenticator code generated by the app.
Click the ‘enable 2FA’ button and you’re done.