Turn two-factor authentication on and off

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Important to know

Turning your LinkedIn.com account two-factor authentication on and off won’t impact access to your LinkedIn.com account. However, all LinkedIn Recruiter, Campaign Manager, and Sales Navigator users must turn on two-factor authentication through their LinkedIn.com account to access their Recruiter, Campaign Manager, and Sales Navigator accounts. If you turn off two-factor authentication on your LinkedIn.com account, this will prevent access to your Recruiter, Campaign Manager, and Sales Navigator accounts. Learn more about two-factor authentication in Recruiter, Campaign Manager, and Sales Navigator.

If you choose to add two-factor verification as an additional layer of security, you'll be asked to select an option for the second type of authentication method you prefer.

There are two options for you to choose from:
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Authenticator App: This method uses an app-based authentication code. You’ll need a phone compatible with an authenticator app, such as Microsoft Authenticator.

Phone Number (SMS): You’ll need a phone capable of receiving SMS (text) messages. The phone number you enter to turn on two-factor authentication won’t appear on your LinkedIn profile. Note: Carrier charges may apply.

To turn two-factor authentication on or off:

  1. Click the Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage.
  2. Select Settings & Privacy from the dropdown.

  3. Click Sign in & security on the left rail and click Two-factor authentication.

  4. Click Turn on or Turn off to change the status of two-factor authentication.

    • You may be asked to enter your password for security reasons. You may also be asked to enter a authentication code sent to your email address or to approve the change through your LinkedIn app.
    • When turning two-factor authentication on, enter the authentication code sent to your phone.

  5. Click Set up to enable two-factor authentication, then choose the preferred authentication method from the dropdown, and click Continue.

To set up your preferred authentication method, continue to the Authenticator App or Phone Number (SMS) steps below.

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